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Mortal Shell 2's first balance patch makes its in-game economy a lot more lenient and nerfs some enemies and bosses for a smoother ride

Heavy is the burden of being a game developer, as even as a game launches, there is always still work to be done. Mortal Shell 2 is out today, and while it generally seems to be doing quite well for itself, a game of its ilk, i.e.

Mortal Shell 2's first balance patch makes its in-game economy a lot more lenient and nerfs some enemies and bosses for a smoother ride

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Heavy is the burden of being a game developer, as even as a game launches, there is always still work to be done.

Mortal Shell 2 is out today, and while it generally seems to be doing quite well for itself, a game of its ilk, i.e.

a Soulslike, doesn't necessarily get everything right the first go around (or I guess second first in this case).

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Heavy is the burden of being a game developer, as even as a game launches, there is always still work to be done. Mortal Shell 2 is out today, and while it generally seems to be doing quite well for itself, a game of its ilk, i.e. a Soulslike, doesn't necessarily get everything right the first go around (or I guess second first in this case).

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  • So, to smooth out some edges, developer Cold Symmetry have already released the game's first balance patch.

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