Upcoming Souls-Like So Popular It Sells Out Of PS5 Preorders
Mortal Shell 2 is driving massive demand for PS5 hardware, with physical editions selling out following a new trailer and release date announcement.
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The brief
Mortal Shell 2 has officially announced an August release date. The excitement surrounding the souls-like title has led to PS5 preorders selling out and the game's physical edition seeing high sales volumes.
Coverage from GameSpot, Polygon, and CGMagazine highlights the intense demand for the game, while PC Gamer notes its release coincides with the launch window of Grand Theft Auto 6. Polygon specifically links the high sales of physical editions to a controversial announcement from Sony.
Future developments include the game's full release in August. Further details regarding the specific nature of Sony's controversial announcement are not yet specified in the coverage.
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Quick answers
When is Mortal Shell 2 being released?
The game is scheduled for release in August.
Which platforms are seeing preorder shortages?
According to GameSpot, PS5 preorders have sold out.
What other major game is releasing around the same time?
PC Gamer mentions that Mortal Shell 2 is releasing during the Grand Theft Auto 6 release crush.
Coverage (5)
- Mortal Shell 2's physical edition is selling like hot cakes after Sony's controversial announcement Polygon.com · 8h ago
- Mortal Shell 2 Drops a Bloody New Trailer, With A Release Date in August CGMagazine · 8h ago
- 2026’s Most Exciting Soulslike Officially Announces Release Date IMDb · 8h ago
- Mortal Shell 2 is the latest game to join the Grand Theft Auto 6 release crush, but I don't think it has much to worry about because it looks sick as hell PC Gamer · 8h ago
- Upcoming Souls-Like So Popular It Sells Out Of PS5 Preorders GameSpot · 8h ago
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