At the August 17, 2026 review embargo, Mortal Shell II holds a Metacritic score of 88/100 on PS5 and 83-84/100 on PC, described as “generally favorable.” On OpenCritic it sits around 85-86/100 with 91-92% of critics recommending it.
These are point-in-time snapshots and can shift as more reviews land.
Metascore by platform
The PS5 version leads at 88/100, with the PC version around 83-84/100. Aggregate scores fluctuate as reviews are added, so treat these as a snapshot (last checked Aug 2026). Steam user reviews sit at “Very Positive” around launch.
How it compares to the original
The original Mortal Shell sits at a 76 Metascore, so the sequel is widely regarded as a notable improvement. Reviewers credit the better combat, deeper Shell system, and larger world for the jump. See the review page for the qualitative verdict.