Official announcement summary
Mortal Shell II Advance Access Goes Live
The Mortal Shell II Devout Edition Advance Access period began ahead of the worldwide launch, with up to 72 hours of early play.
· Source tier: official Steam announcement
What was announced
The Devout Edition Advance Access window opened ahead of the August 20 worldwide release. Eligible buyers on supported platforms could begin playing up to 72 hours early.
Key points
- Advance Access opened for Devout Edition buyers.
- The early window was up to 72 hours before general release.
- The full worldwide release remained scheduled for August 20.
- The studio reported one million Open Beta players across Steam, PS5, and Xbox.
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Context for current players
Advance Access was a launch benefit, not an ongoing separate game mode.
Players arriving after August 20 should use the normal release and editions pages rather than looking for an early-access client.
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Source: This page is an independent summary of an official Mortal Shell II Steam announcement. Read the original for the publisher's complete wording and media.