By Jacob Miller | Jul 17, 2026
The original Mortal Shell built a solid fanbase, moving more than a million units since its release six years ago. This time around, though, the sequel stands on its own. Players won't need any background with the first game to dive in, which could be part of why interest has spiked so quickly, especially among Soulslike fans discovering the series for the first time.
Revered Edition Runs Out Across Major Retailers
Publisher Playstack confirmed that the PS5-exclusive Revered Edition, which comes bundled with a physical copy of the game, is largely gone from shelves and online listings. According to the company, demand blew past what they had anticipated, and stock at several retail partners has already been claimed. As of now, Target, Best Buy, and Amazon all list the edition as unavailable, while GameStop remains one of the few places still taking orders. That window probably won't stay open long, since eager buyers, and likely resellers looking to flip copies, are expected to move quickly on whatever's left.
Playstack hasn't ruled out producing more units down the line, though nothing is confirmed yet. The company says conversations with its distribution partner are ongoing, and it plans to share updates once there's more clarity. Ultimately, though, the decision isn't entirely in Playstack's hands. It's also worth noting that the original supply numbers were never disclosed, so there's no clear way to measure exactly how limited this edition truly was. Notably, this special version was only announced about a week before it disappeared from store listings.
Sony's All-Digital Shift Adds Extra Weight to the Moment
This surge in interest comes right on the heels of Sony revealing that PlayStation will transition to an all-digital model starting in 2028, meaning no new physical discs will be manufactured after that point, aside from titles that launched earlier. That announcement hasn't sat well with a portion of the gaming community, and many players have pledged to stick exclusively with physical editions going forward. Given that backdrop, it wouldn't be surprising to see more of these limited physical runs sell out fast. So far, though, Sony hasn't shown any sign of reconsidering its plan despite the backlash.
Adding another layer to the situation, Sony may soon be dealing with legal pushback as well. Officials in Mexico have signaled plans to file an antitrust complaint against PlayStation over the shift, arguing that removing physical media would hand the PlayStation Store an unfair monopoly and could put used-game retailers out of business. Whether that complaint gains any real traction remains uncertain, but it's likely to create some friction for Sony as this new chapter unfolds.
