Mortal Shell 2’s physical edition sells out in wake of Sony’s controversial announcement
Playstack and Cold Symmetry announced that inventory for Mortal Shell 2's physical PlayStation 5 edition has been reserved across retailers ahead of the game's August 20 release. Demand for the $69.99 Revered Edition—which includes a disc, SteelBook case, art book, prints, and cosmetic items—has far exceeded the publisher's expectations, with little chance of restocking before launch. The publisher is working with distributors on potential stock replenishment but cannot guarantee additional copies will materialise.
The sell-out gains significance in context of Sony's July announcements that it will halt physical game manufacturing by January 2028 and remove over 500 digital films and television shows from PlayStation users' accounts. The surge in demand for Mortal Shell 2's physical release reflects growing consumer awareness that digital purchases lack the permanence of physical ownership, and that platforms retain unilateral control over content access regardless of past purchases.
- Mortal Shell 2's limited physical PS5 edition has nearly sold out before launch, signalling strong consumer interest in owning games as physical products rather than digital licenses.
- The sell-out follows Sony's recent announcement that it will discontinue physical game production by 2028 and begin removing purchased digital content from user libraries, sparking debate about consumer ownership rights.