Shape of Dreams How to Unlock Shell (Doll) Guide
Unlocking Shell in Shape of Dreams is tied to one of the trickiest secrets in the game. Many players come across the Wooden Doll and get confused about what to do with it. This guide explains how to unlock Shell, what the Doll has to do with it, and why the quest can be buggy for some players.
How to Unlock Shell in Shape of Dreams
To unlock Shell, you must find the Wooden Doll and complete its soul quest. During a later stage, you will see the Wooden Doll along with prompts for three small souls. Collect these souls and place them into the Doll. After the final soul is given, the Doll should come alive and disappear.
Once the run is completed, Shell becomes available as a new character.
Wooden Doll Quest Explained
The Wooden Doll is the vessel required to unlock Shell. The quest requires feeding the Doll three small souls found within the stage. If done correctly, this triggers the unlock sequence.
The Doll walking away signals that the step is complete, but you still need to finish the run before Shell joins your roster. If you want to read up more on how to get the doll, here’s our guide on the wooden doll location.
Current Bug With Shell Unlock
Some players are running into a bug where completing the Doll quest does not unlock Shell. Developers have pushed a hotfix, but the issue persists for some. The most reliable fix reported is to exit the game, let the patch download, and redo the three soul quest.
If it fails again, you may need to wait for an additional patch before Shell becomes available.
Final Blurb
Shell is one of the most wanted characters in Shape of Dreams, but unlocking her requires completing the Wooden Doll soul quest correctly. Feed the Doll three small souls, finish the run, and Shell should unlock.
If you encounter the bug, retry after updating the game or wait for the next hotfix.
FAQ
Where do I find the Wooden Doll?
The Wooden Doll appears in a later stage of the game. It will prompt you to provide three small souls when you interact with it.
Do I unlock Shell right after giving the souls?
No. The Doll must be completed during your run, but Shell only unlocks after you finish that run.
What if Shell doesn’t unlock after completing the quest?
This is a known bug. Update your game, redo the quest, and it should work. If not, you will need to wait for the next fix.
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