Mortal Shell II Editions Compared: Standard vs Devout vs Revered

Mortal Shell II launches on August 20, 2026, with Standard, Devout, and the PS5 physical Revered Edition to choose from. Prices start at $49.99, while the premium editions offer either early access and cosmetics or a full set of physical collectibles.

So, which Mortal Shell II edition is actually worth buying? Here’s how Standard, Devout, and Revered compare—and which one makes the most sense for you.

Mortal Shell II Edition Comparison

Feature	Standard	Devout	Revered
US Price	$49.99	$59.99	$69.99 at major US retailers
Full Game	Yes	Yes	Yes
Release	Aug. 20	Up to 72 hours early	Aug. 20
8 Obsidian Shell Skins	No	Yes	No
Pre-Order Harbinger Skins	Yes	Yes	Yes
Physical Collectibles	No	No	Yes
Format	Digital / PS5 physical available	Digital	PS5 physical
Platforms	PS5 / Xbox Series / Steam	PS5 / Xbox Series / Steam	PS5

Standard and Devout are available across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, with official US prices of $49.99 and $59.99. Pre-ordering Devout lets you begin playing up to three days before the August 20 general release.

Once you’ve picked the edition that fits you best, it’s worth checking the price before you buy. Head over to LDShop for a Mortal Shell II key at a better price and get ready for launch day.

 

Mortal Shell II Standard Edition

The Standard Edition costs $49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99 and gives you the complete Mortal Shell II base game from August 20.

Pre-ordering also gets you two cosmetic bonuses:

Skeletal Harbinger Skin

Obsidian Harbinger Skin

These are pre-order rewards rather than Standard-exclusive content, so Devout pre-orders receive them too.

And despite the “Standard” label, you are not getting a smaller version of Mortal Shell II. The full game still brings eight playable Shells, more than 60 dungeons, a compact interconnected open world, deeper weapon customization, and the sequel’s faster stamina-free combat.

If you simply want the full game and are happy starting on August 20, Standard is the safest choice for your wallet.

 

Mortal Shell II Devout Edition

The Devout Edition costs $59.99 / €59.99 / £47.99, making it only $10 more than Standard in the US.

Pre-order Devout and you get:

Up to 72 hours of Advanced Access

Obsidian skins for all eight playable Shells

Skeletal and Obsidian Harbinger pre-order skins

The complete base game

That makes Devout surprisingly straightforward. You are not paying for extra story missions or exclusive gameplay systems. The big attraction is getting into Mortal Shell II up to three days early, with the eight-Shell cosmetic set as a nice extra.

For me, this is probably the sweet spot if Mortal Shell II is already a day-one purchase. The jump from $49.99 to $59.99 is fairly modest, and the Advanced Access gives that extra $10 a very obvious purpose.

If waiting until August 20 does not bother you, though, Standard remains the better value.

 

Mortal Shell II Revered Edition

The Revered Edition is aimed at a completely different kind of player.

This is a physical PS5 collector’s edition, currently listed at $69.99 by major US retailers. Its package includes:

Physical copy of Mortal Shell II	100+ page softcover artbook	Steelcase	Three Fine Art Prints
Collector’s tuck-in box	Exclusive in-game cosmetics	Skeletal and Obsidian Harbinger pre-order skin

The official Mortal Shell II site confirms the artbook, Steelcase, Fine Art Prints, digital extras, and two Harbinger pre-order skins, while retailer listings provide the additional packaging details.

One important distinction: do not automatically treat Revered as “Devout plus physical extras.”

Advanced Access is not currently listed among the Revered Edition benefits, and its confirmed contents also do not currently list Devout’s eight-Shell Obsidian skin set. Revered instead has its own exclusive in-game cosmetics, with further details still to be revealed.

So for now, the choice is simple:

Want to play early? Devout is the clear option.

Want something physical to collect? Revered is the one to watch.

 

How Does It Compare to the Original Mortal Shell?

The original Mortal Shell took a simpler approach to its physical release. While the digital version launched on August 18, 2020, its physical edition followed on October 2 for $29.99 / £29.99 / €34.99, including a softcover artbook and fold-out poster.

Mortal Shell II handles things differently. The Revered Edition launches alongside the full game on August 20, 2026, and turns the physical release into a much more substantial collector’s package with a 100+ page artbook, Steelcase, three Fine Art Prints, exclusive in-game cosmetics, and collector packaging.

 

Which Mortal Shell II Edition Should You Buy?

Best for Most Players: Standard Edition

At $49.99, Standard gives you the full Mortal Shell II experience without asking you to pay for an earlier start or cosmetics you might never use.

Best Overall Value: Devout Edition

If you are already committed to playing at launch, the extra $10 is easy to justify. Up to three days of Advanced Access is the main draw, while the eight Obsidian Shell skins sweeten the deal.

Best for Collectors: Revered Edition

If a Steelcase, artbook, prints, and a proper physical copy sound better than playing early, Revered is the natural choice. Just remember that its premium content is different from Devout rather than automatically including everything from it.

Personally, Devout feels like the strongest middle ground. Standard is the practical pick, while Revered is for the “yes, I absolutely need that creepy Steelcase on my shelf” crowd.

 

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Conclusion

Mortal Shell II keeps its edition lineup refreshingly simple. Standard is enough for most players, Devout is the best pick if you want to start early, and Revered is built for collectors.

If August 17 is calling your name, the extra $10 for Devout makes plenty of sense. Otherwise, stick with Standard—or clear a little space on the shelf for that Revered Steelcase.