Mortal Shell’s new roguelike “The Virtuous Cycle” expansion is yours for free if you own the main game (or get the Mortal Shell + Mortal Shell: The Virtuous Cycle DLC bundle) and download the expansion within the first 5 days of launch, between August 18-23, 2021!

After August 24 01.00 PST, it reverts back to its original MSRP of $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.99. (You’ll also need to have Mortal Shell installed in order to access The Virtuous Cycle).

Coming August 18 to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC’s Steam, EGS & GoG. Possess the newest playable Shell and carve your path with a deadly transforming weapon. The Virtuous Cycle turns Mortal Shell into a merciless and exciting roguelike, with more than 125 abilities to adapt your play style.

Watch the Mortal Shell: The Virtuous Cycle launch trailer to see what you’re getting in the free expansion:

What’s included in The Virtuous Cycle expansion?:

NEW ROGUELIKE MODE: Carve your own path to deliverance in this self-altering world where no two runs are ever the same. Create your own combat discipline from upgrade pillars that are scattered across Fallgrim and beyond. More than 100 upgrades are yours to inherit, from exotic weapon enhancements to entirely new maneuvers.
NEW PLAYABLE SHELL: HADERN: Once your elusive teacher, now yours to master. Hadern becomes Mortal Shell’s fifth possessable Shell, playable within both Mortal Shell’s main campaign and The Virtuous Cycle. His unique skill tree unlocks a new domain of innate talents, from dagger mastery to a fearsome ability to absorb punishment.
NEW TRANSFORMING WEAPON: THE AXATANA: Fallgrim’s most venerable weapon has been unearthed. In your hands the Axatana bends to your will, assembling itself into a supreme heavy axe when the moment calls, and detaching into lightning-fast dual katanas when you desire. Unique movesets for both stances are yours to unlock.

It looks like you’re getting a $10 DLC for free, nice! 😀

Are you happy this Mortal Shell expansion is free?