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‘Mortal Shell’ Gets Into The Halloween Spirit With New Update
For Mortal Shell fans looking to die repeatedly all over again, developer Cold Symmetry have released a free update, just in time for Halloween. Dubbed “Rotten Autumn,” the update adds 10 new shell shades, a new mini quest centered on Gorf, a new photo mode, and an alternative boss fight soundtrack by Rotting Christ.
And, to mark the occasion, Mortal Shell is now available at a 20% discount for a limited time across the PlayStation Store and the Epic Games Store (a 20% discount will go live on Xbox from October 27th).
The Rotten Autumn update focuses on Gorf, the humongous verbose frog found in the game. Players can access the new mini-quest by visiting Gorf after installing the update. Those who manage to satisfy Gorf will be rewarded with up to ten new Shell shades. From Solomon’s Dracula-inspired war-paint to Eredrim’s regal yellow trim, these new skins let players demonstrate their combat mastery in a style that suits them.
The update also comes just ahead of the game’s physical release on November 3rd in North America, while Europe will have it starting today for PS4 and PC, while Xbox One users can grab it October 30th. The physical version will set you back $29.99 (€34.99 / £29.99), and comes with an exclusive fold-out poster and softback artbook. Mortal Shell is currently available digitally on PC via the Epic Games Store, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Released way back in 2021 onto Steam, Milkbar Lads’ gory, fast-paced, roguelike shooter Dead Estate has finally arrived on the PlayStation 5 and the Nintendo Switch, with Switch 2 compatibility. The console releases contain all of the previously-released expansions, including the entirely separate campaign inspired by classic survival horror games, “Assignment Anya”.
There isn’t much to the story of Dead Estate, which is probably for the best. All you need to know is that you’re stuck in a monster-filled mansion, from which you’ve obviously got to escape. Your only way out is to ascend the floors of the mansion with one of 10 unique characters, collect loads of items and weapons, and tackle the grueling challenges within. Along the way, you will discover secrets and the many unlockables.
And yes, there are loads of weapons and items for the game’s close-quarters combat. 150 weapons and 300 items, to be exact, making each run unique. Adding to that uniqueness are the many alternate floors and floor variants of the mansion. There are also modifiers and difficulty levels available to further maximize replayability.
And as mentioned, Dead Estate also includes a nod to Resident Evil 4 with Assignment Anya, an obvious play on Assignment: Ada. With this expansion, which is set prior to the events of the main game, you play as Anya, a fledgling actress who finds herself helplessly lost in the mansion after her film crew is attacked by the undead. Abandoned by her leading man and left alone with nothing but a mask with which to disguise herself, Anya must escape the increasingly warped and deadly estate all on her own.