A busy week for players juggling too many games at once
Gaming news moves fast this week, and three stories stand out. This story follows Mortal Shell.
Embark Studios launched a new Arc Raiders event. Super Evil Megacorp closed out the TMNT: Splintered Fate story. Meanwhile, Mortal Shell 2 landed with strong reviews. On top of that, Xbox fans have a Gamescom rumor to chew on.
How does the Arc Raiders cargo elevator upgrade work?
Arc Raiders just kicked off Phantom Targets, its newest event. The event asks players to deal heavy damage to ARC enemies using unusual gear.
Before any of that combat begins, players must upgrade three cargo elevators. According to GameSpot, confusion around what actually counts as a cargo elevator has tripped up a lot of raiders.
The guide from GameSpot walks through elevator locations and upgrade requirements step by step. If you have felt stuck on this part of the event, you are not alone.
This kind of gating is common in live-service extraction shooters. Developers want players exploring the map before they unlock the flashy combat challenges. It slows down progress, but it also spreads out player traffic across the map.
TMNT: Splintered Fate finally wraps its main story
Super Evil Megacorp has kept Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate alive for years. Today, that support pays off with a genuine finale.
The free “King’s Gambit” update adds a final chapter to the story. Players now face a massive boss fight against The Rat King, according to Nintendo Life.
The update also brings new levels and additional character DLC. That is a smart move for a roguelite that depends on repeat play.
Wrapping the story does not mean the game is done, though. Live-service titles rarely end support after a story finale. Instead, they often pivot toward endgame content and seasonal events.
Mortal Shell 2 brings shotguns to the soulslike formula
Push Square just published its review of Mortal Shell 2, and the verdict lands strongly positive. The reviewer finished the main story in about 30 hours.
Across that runtime, they explored multiple biomes and fought dozens of bosses. They also delved into a wide variety of dungeons along the way.
On the surface, Mortal Shell 2 hits the usual soulslike beats. Tough combat, an interconnected world, and minimal hand-holding all return here.
What sets it apart is a willingness to experiment inside that structure. Push Square specifically calls out fresh mechanical touches that keep familiar combat feeling new. Firearms, in particular, add a layer most soulslikes skip entirely.
Upgrading gear at the Tarforge
Progression in Mortal Shell 2 centers on a machine called the Tarforge, found in Marrow Keep. It handles weapon and Tarstone upgrades in one place.
GameSpot’s guide breaks down which items unlock each Tarforge function. Finding the Muradean Actuator is one key early step players need to track down.
Fair warning: that guide does contain minor spoilers. Read carefully if you want to avoid story surprises.
For players building a gaming backlog this fall, Mortal Shell 2 deserves a serious look. Fans still working through a packed game backlog now have another strong contender competing for their time.
Mortal Shell: Xbox teases a possible Gamescom surprise
Gamescom usually skips first-party Xbox Game Studios announcements entirely. That pattern might break this year, based on a new rumor.
Insider NateTheHate2 claims a “neat Xbox announcement” is coming to the show. They later clarified their curiosity was piqued without confirming exact details, as noted by Pure Xbox.
Take that with real skepticism for now. Insider claims without solid sourcing deserve caution, especially this close to a major show.
Still, Xbox has motivation to change its Gamescom pattern this year. The platform holder needs momentum after a quiet stretch of first-party output.
Mortal Shell: What this all means for players
Three different genres, three different studios, one common thread: live-service commitment. Arc Raiders keeps expanding its extraction shooter loop with fresh events.
Splintered Fate proves mobile-style roguelites can sustain years of meaningful updates. Mortal Shell 2 shows that even soulslikes still have room for genre-bending ideas.
If you only pick one thing to check out this week, make it Mortal Shell 2. The shotgun-and-shield combat mix genuinely sounds worth the investment.
For anyone diving into either soulslike, a comfortable gaming controller (paid link) makes those boss fights far less punishing on your hands. Precision input matters when a single mistimed dodge costs you 30 minutes of progress.
Keep an eye on Gamescom for that rumored Xbox reveal, too. We will know soon whether the hype was warranted.
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