{
  "id": 15761502,
  "title": "Steady yourself, Mortal Shell 2's Rotten Autumn update comes packed with 15 new dungeons, a photo mode, an alternative soundtrack, and a neat pumpkin helmet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/steady-yourself-mortal-shell-2s-rotten-autumn-update-comes-packed",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-20T16:03:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/steady-yourself-mortal-shell-2s-rotten-autumn-update-comes-packed-with-15-new-dungeons-a-photo-mode-an-alternative-soundtrack-and-a-neat-pumpkin-helmet"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mortal Shell 2's \"Rotten Autumn\" update introduces a variety of exciting new features to the Soulslike game. The update is packed with 15 new dungeons, some of which boast a platforming element and a unique aesthetic. Fans of the game will also appreciate the addition of a new alternative soundtrack, composed by Rotting Christ's Sakis Tolis. Additionally, players can now enjoy a photo mode to capture their in-game moments, along with an Impervious Lute skin for those interested in music-related customization.\n\nThe update also brings a new lighting scheme for night mode and enhanced graphics settings, including a pumpkin helmet helmet. Furthermore, there are overkill graphics settings available and 10 new tarstones for players to collect. Notably, the game features an Impervious Lute skin and additional lute tracks for music enthusiasts.\n\nNightmode now boasts new lighting presents, while a lost Shell haunts the land, offering cryptic notes and guiding players through the game's mysterious world. These are the second significant update for Mortal Shell 2 since its August launch, following an experimental mode focusing on reactive enemy scaling. The game has received high praise, with Jeremy labeling it \"Bestest Bests\" and praising its intricate dungeon design, reminiscent of classic gaming achievements.",
  "summary": "How's your autumn going? Mine's fine so far, I've switched back to hot beverages, as much as every cell in my being screams to ask for ice. But I reckon that sounds better than the autumn Mortal Shell 2 is having, given the name of the Soulslike's next seasonal update: Rotten Autumn. Sounds bad! In practice, however, it's quite an expansive sounding update that's already out. Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "Alternative soundtrack by Rotting Christ's Sakis Tolis and photo mode for capturing in-game moments",
    "Pumpkin helmet and overkill graphics settings included in the update"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}