Missed the physical Mortal Shell II Revered Edition and now watching retailer pages like a hawk?
You’re definitely not the only one.
The PS5 physical edition sold through its initial allocation much faster than Playstack expected, leaving plenty of players scrambling for copies. The good news is that some retailers have quietly received tiny batches since then. The bad news is that there still isn’t a confirmed announcement for a proper, widespread restock.
Here’s what we know right now.
Has Mortal Shell II Gotten a Physical Restock?
Sort of — but not a full restock.
The original announcement from the Mortal Shell II team said demand for the PS5 physical Revered Edition had exceeded expectations and that stock at numerous retailers had been fully reserved. The team also warned that manufacturing meant there was a very low chance of getting additional copies before the August 20 release. More importantly, they said there was no guarantee that stock would be replenished after launch.
Since that announcement, players have reported brief restocks.
That means the physical edition isn’t necessarily gone forever.
But it also doesn’t mean a large second printing has been confirmed.
The Important Difference: Restock vs. Stray Stock
A lot of the confusion comes from players calling every new listing a “restock.”
Some of the copies appearing since launch seem to be:
- small retailer allocations,
- canceled preorders,
- delayed inventory,
- regional stock,
- third-party marketplace listings,
- or copies that briefly become available before immediately selling out.
For example, Reddit users reported very short-lived availability at GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart and other retailers. One player described getting a copy from Walmart through a third-party verified seller after checking early in the morning.
That’s very different from Playstack announcing:
“A new batch of 20,000 copies is coming.”
There has been no such announcement.
What Did Playstack Actually Say?
This is the most important piece of information.
On July 16, 2026, Playstack/Cold Symmetry said that demand for the physical PS5 Revered Edition had exceeded expectations and that supply at a number of retailers was fully reserved. They apologized to players who could no longer preorder it and said they were working with their distribution partner to review demand.
But they also gave a very important warning:
There was no guarantee of a replenishment plan after launch.
So any article claiming that a guaranteed second print is coming would be getting ahead of the official information.
Did They Ever Say There Would Be More Copies?
They said they were reviewing ongoing demand with their distribution partner and would provide an update once they knew what the next steps would be.
That’s encouraging.
It means the possibility of additional manufacturing wasn’t completely ruled out.
But “we are reviewing demand” is not the same as:
“A restock has been approved.”
As of August 27, there is still no reliable public confirmation of a major post-launch replenishment.
But Players Actually Found Restocks
This is where the story gets more interesting.
On August 11, several Reddit users were discussing new availability. One player reported that there had already been multiple restocks, but they sold out almost immediately. Another managed to secure a copy from GameStop after checking several retailers repeatedly.
There were also reports of regional retailers suddenly receiving stock shortly before launch.
One user said:
“The biggest outlet in my country was sold out for weeks but suddenly restocked yesterday.”
That suggests retailers may still have small quantities moving through the distribution chain rather than the entire physical supply having disappeared permanently.
What Happened After Launch?
The game launched on August 20, 2026, and physical availability remained tight.
A Reddit thread on August 20 was titled “Sold out everywhere!”, with players reporting that both standard and deluxe physical editions were unavailable at many retailers. Some users also reported preorder cancellations from retailers such as VGP.
At the same time, isolated copies continued appearing.
On August 21, one player showed off a Revered Edition obtained through GameStop, while another said they had managed to grab one from Walmart after finding a third-party listing early in the morning.
So the situation isn’t:
“There are absolutely zero copies.”
It’s closer to:
“Copies still appear, but availability is extremely inconsistent.”
Is the Revered Edition Still Being Manufactured?
There is no publicly confirmed new manufacturing batch that I could verify as of August 27.
This is an important distinction because current listings can make it look like a new production run has been announced when what you’re actually seeing may simply be retailer inventory.
The original July statement specifically warned that the developers themselves don’t control the replenishment decision because it involves their distribution partner.
What About Standard Physical Copies?
The physical situation isn’t limited to the collector-style Revered Edition.
Players have reported that standard physical and deluxe/collector physical copies have also been difficult to find around launch. A Reddit thread posted on August 20 reported that physical copies were sold out at most retailers.
However, the most heavily discussed shortage is the PS5 Revered Edition, because that’s the specific physical edition Playstack previously confirmed had sold through its initial allocation.
Is There a Physical Xbox Version?
This is another important point.
No.
The official development discussion confirmed that the physical edition was focused on PS5. The developers said they had received requests for physical PC and Xbox editions, but due to time constraints and their focus on maintaining quality, they were producing only the PS5 physical edition.
So if you’re on Xbox or PC and waiting for a physical Mortal Shell II release:
Don’t wait for a normal Xbox/PC disc version based on current information.
The physical edition was designed specifically for PS5.
What Comes in the Revered Edition?
The Revered Edition is the premium physical release.
It includes the base game along with collector-style physical extras such as:
- a SteelBook case,
- an art book,
- fine-art prints,
- and related physical packaging/extras.
The edition was priced at around $70, making the situation particularly notable because it’s a physical collector-focused release rather than simply a normal mass-market disc.
Should You Buy From a Scalper?
This is probably the biggest practical question for people who missed the preorder.
I’d be careful.
The shortage has already produced the usual secondary-market behavior, with Reddit users reporting scalpers listing copies after buying them during tiny restocks.
Paying a huge markup right now doesn’t make much sense while:
1. Small retailer batches are still appearing.
and
2. A post-launch replenishment has not been ruled out.
There is no guarantee that a new production run will happen, but there is also no proof that the current supply is the final supply forever.
Is It Worth Waiting?
If you specifically want the physical Revered Edition, waiting is reasonable.
The important thing is to understand the risk.
Best-case scenario
Playstack and its distribution partner approve another production run.
Stock returns to retailers.
Prices normalize.
Middle-ground scenario
No major second printing happens, but canceled orders, regional allocations and retailer stock continue appearing.
You eventually find one at normal price by checking frequently.
Worst-case scenario
The initial production run is effectively the whole supply.
The remaining copies disappear.
Second-hand prices increase.
The developers never announce another production run.
Nobody currently knows which of those outcomes will happen.
Where Are Players Finding Copies?
Based on recent community reports, players have successfully found copies through:
GameStop
Best Buy
Walmart
Amazon
regional retailers
specialty game stores
Availability can disappear within minutes.
One Reddit user said they were checking multiple major retailers several times a day and eventually caught a GameStop listing. Another found a very small batch through Walmart.
That suggests inventory is still moving around even though the major retail pages frequently display “Out of Stock.”
What About Amazon?
Amazon has been particularly inconsistent.
Some users reported having orders sitting without delivery dates around launch, while others eventually received their copies. A Reddit user on August 26 confirmed that a previously delayed Amazon order had finally arrived.
So an Amazon listing that initially looks unavailable doesn’t necessarily tell the entire story.
Some existing orders may still be being fulfilled from delayed inventory.
Could There Be Another Restock Later?
Yes, it’s possible.
That’s the most accurate answer.
Playstack never said:
“There will never be another physical batch.”
Instead, they said there was no guarantee of replenishment and that they were reviewing demand with the distribution partner.
The fact that players subsequently found additional small batches makes a future larger restock plausible.
But until Playstack confirms it, it remains possible, not announced.
What Should You Do If You Missed It?
Don’t panic-buy an expensive second-hand copy immediately.
A sensible approach is to keep checking major retailers because the community has already demonstrated that small restocks can happen without much warning.
The current pattern appears to be:
Out of stock → tiny batch appears → sells out almost immediately.
That happened repeatedly before launch and has continued around launch.
Final Answer
So, are more physical copies of Mortal Shell II coming?
We don’t know yet.
As of August 27, 2026, Playstack has not confirmed a major post-launch restock of the PS5 Revered Edition. Their official position was that they were reviewing demand with their distribution partner and that there was no guarantee of replenishment.
However, the situation isn’t completely hopeless.
Players have already reported multiple small restocks and isolated retailer batches in August, including GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart and regional stores. Those copies have often disappeared extremely quickly.
So if you missed your copy:
Don’t assume it’s gone forever.
But also don’t assume a second print is definitely coming.
Right now, the most accurate description is:
“Limited physical stock with occasional small restocks, but no confirmed large-scale replenishment.”
And if you’re looking specifically for an Xbox or PC physical copy, don’t hold out for one based on current plans — the developers confirmed that the physical release was focused on PS5.