Mortal Shell 2 puts players in the shoes of the predestined Harbinger, a being tasked with securing the Undermether’s ova and avoiding the further spread of catastrophe.
But does the game follow the usual Soulslike formula of multiple unlockable endings? And if so, what do you need to do to see each of them? Here’s how to unlock all endings in Mortal Shell 2.
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How to unlock the main Mortal Shell 2 ending
Mortal Shell 2 only has two endings: its main canon one and a secret option unlocked by visiting a certain NPC. To unlock the main one, follow the path laid out by Ruk and gather 168 Ovum.
Once the magic number is hit, you can unlock the ending by talking to Milos in the Ova Nursery and then completing the game’s final dungeon, The Unfound Path. We will obviously refrain from giving away spoilers, but be ready, as the dungeon’s lineup can be a considerable step up, even when taking into account the Fatted Citadel and Conquered Temple.
How to unlock the secret Baghead ending in Mortal Shell 2
The Mortal Shell 2 secret/alternative ending can be unlocked by first heading to Desolate Peak and speaking with Baghead, the leader of a cult specialized in doing nothing. The area can be reached via three separate traversal portals, located by the Smert Shell ritual site on Prophet’s Rest, by a cliff south of the Citadel of Penace, and by a soldier camp north of Ruins of Nochte.
You can check out where to find Baghead, as well as the in-map locations of all portals leading to Desolate Peak below.
After talking to the cult leader and sitting down for a few seconds as invited, talk to Baghead again to receive the task of bringing him something truly special. To fulfill the request and unlock the secret ending, do the following:
- Grab the Special Moonshine Bottle found by the entrance to the area’s Illusionist’s Cache dungeon
- Give it to Baghead (your answer during the dialogue won’t matter)
- After Baghead’s refusal, put the item back and talk to him once more, this time empty-handed.
- Confirm your decision to give him nothing and don’t second-guess yourself.
- Talk to Baghead again to unlock the secret Mortal Shell 2 ending.
If you are concerned about losing your run after doing the above, don’t, as unlocking this ending won’t force you to start an unprepared NG+. Instead, the credits will roll, and you will be able to resume your playthrough from your last visited beacon. Unlocking the ending will also net you the Bag Holder trophy/achievement.
