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‘Mortal Shell’ Receiving Physical Edition For PC And Console This October
Due to the demand of players flocking to download the beta that was available last month, developer Cold Symmetry and publisher Playstack have announced that their soulslike action RPG Mortal Shell will be receiving a physical release across consoles and PC on October 2nd. As a bonus, the physical edition will include an exclusive fold-out poster and softback art book.
The physical edition will be available in North America and Europe for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and set you back $29.99 / £29.99 / €34.99. Meanwhile, the digital version will be released on August 18th. A Steam release is also expected in 2021.
The story for Mortal Shell sees the player awaking to a shattered and twisted world, where the remains of humanity wither and rot. Implored to do the bidding of the mysterious “Dark Father,” you must traverse the landscape and track down hidden sanctums of devout followers. There, you must overcome foes and harvest the sacred glands. Scattered across the land are the remnant anima of lost warriors who can be inhabited by players to gain their unique abilities and knowledge of weapons.
Developer Offworld Industries and Knights Peak are still at it with Starship Troopers: Extermination dropping Update 11 for the 16-player co-op FPS, which sports new content additions, performance and optimization improvements as well as bug fixes. Oh, and you can also now take showers.
Yes, the Field Shower is a new buildable structure available for every Build Zone. Once constructed, the Field Shower provides Troopers with access to battlefield sanitation facilities. A shower will extinguish a burning Trooper, as well as provide a method of Health restoration.
Completing the full duration Federation Standardized Shower will also provide Troopers with a combat performance boost. Troopers who have recently showered will move slightly faster, jump higher, climb better, shoot more accurately, and gain additional Morale XP.
The update also introduces a series of rotating Critical Dispatches designed to support the war effort and reward continued service to the Federation. Additionally, every deployment cycle, Troopers will receive a fresh set of Daily Dispatches generated by Fleet Command. Troopers can do one refresh of the missions list per 24-hours. Exterminatation currently has 47 Critical Dispatches in rotation, with more to be added. Successful completion of Daily Missions will grant additional combat experience and contribute toward long-term DSV Service Record milestones.
In addition, the DSV Service Record System has been added to permanently document a Trooper’s military career and recognize exceptional contributions to the war effort. Every confirmed combat action, operational deployment, battlefield specialization, and successful mission contributes toward a growing Service Record reviewed by Federal Command. As Service Record milestones are completed, Troopers will earn Career Experience, advancing their standing within the Mobile Infantry.
For those wanted cosmetics, There’s a new Supporter Cosmetic Pack in The Tesla Giants Supporter Pack, allowing players to show their support for the Tesla Giants, the legendary Jump Ball team from Zander Barcalow’s high school. Inspired by the team’s dominance on the court, this cosmetic pack includes a Helmet Visor, Armor Uniform, Helmet Decal and Weapons Skin inspired by the Giants.
Starship Troopers: Extermination is currently available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.