Developer Cold Symmetry and publisher Playstack announced today that Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition, a remastered version of the game, is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S early next month. Mortal Shell is a Soulslike indie title that initially impressed audiences with its graphical prowess before firmly establishing itself as a solid addition to the genre.
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Today, Cold Symmetry and Playstack revealed that Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition would be giving owners of current-gen consoles a chance to experience the action if they haven't done so already. Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition will release on March 4, 2021 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with a number of aesthetic and audio improvements, including a smooth 60fps on both platforms - though it renders at 4K30 on Xbox Series S. Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition will have both a digital release as well as a limited run of physical editions, which will come coupled with a 140-page artbook for those interested.
Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition promises to take full advantage of the PS5 DualSense after being calibrated for the controller, making it an exciting release for fans who want more examples of what Soulslike gaming could feel like in current-gen. The release will also maintain the price point that Mortal Shell had at launch on last-gen consoles.
Mortal Shell offers a unique twist on an already beloved genre and was aesthetically quite breath-taking even on last-gen. With a free upgrade for those who purchased the game on PS4 and Xbox One, players will have full opportunity to experience Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition, which has promise as the best way to enjoy the game yet while also delivering some current-gen comforts that will be boons to players looking to dive back into Mortal Shell for another try.
