Mortal Shell 2 sells out of physical Revered Edition PS5 pre-orders as players rush to buy the highly-anticipated game on disc
Mortal Shell 2’s PS5 Revered Edition physical pre-orders have sold out ahead of the game’s launch in approximately one month. The publisher Playstack announced that demand for the £55 ($70) physical edition has exceeded expectations, resulting in complete depletion of available stock.
What makes this development particularly notable is that PlayStation 5 is the exclusive platform for any physical copies of Mortal Shell 2—the game cannot be purchased on disc for any other console. This presents an ironic contrast to Sony’s broader industry strategy, as the company has been actively pushing away from physical media in favor of digital distribution. The decision to make PS5 the sole console with a physical release highlights the tension between publisher preferences and platform holder strategies regarding the future of game media.
The sold-out status means that players seeking a tangible copy of Mortal Shell 2 will either need to wait for potential restocks closer to launch, or accept the digital-only version. This situation underscores continued player demand for physical media, despite industry-wide trends toward digital distribution.