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Answer before the lore

Keep short facts at the top and link to detailed guides below. Exact lists, values, and routes belong on their own pages so one update does not stale the entire FAQ.

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Current confirmed facts

The official Steam listing presents a standalone action RPG with eight playable Shells, extensive weapon upgrades, free exploration, and single-player features. It lists an August 20, 2026 release.

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Keep launch counts readable

The official listing’s eight playable Shells and the launch guides’ prologue starter are different counting questions. This wiki labels the starter separately, then tracks the eight claimable route entries.

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Five answers people actually need

Do I need the first game? No—the store description presents this as a standalone sequel. How many Shells? Eight are listed officially, while launch route pages separately describe a prologue starter; that is why the site keeps the count distinction visible.

Is it multiplayer? The current listing includes single-player features, so this site does not promise co-op. When does a route become a fact? After the current retail prompt, cost, drop, or coordinate is checked—not when a Beta post repeats it.

For the long answer, use the linked beginner, Shell, weapon, map, boss, and update pages. The FAQ is a doorway, not a substitute for those route pages.