Shrek 2 Remastered arrives November 10 on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and Nintendo players have a choice to make before they hit buy: the eShop sells the Switch 2 version and the original Switch version as two separate $29.99 games, with no upgrade pack between them. PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam unlock at 9:00am PT on November 10. Nintendo’s eShop lists November 10 with no hour yet. Aspyr’s remaster of the 2004 co-op brawler still carries the $26.99 pre-order price on most storefronts.
The Switch 2 Version Gets 4K Docked and GameShare
Aspyr’s announcement lists 4K resolution on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 in docked mode. The original Switch is the one platform left off that list. Nintendo’s store pages fill in the rest. The Switch 2 version is a 6.5 GB download and supports local GameShare, so one copy can share a session with nearby players. The Switch version lists 5.1 GB on Switch and 5.7 GB when played on Switch 2, with no GameShare tag.
Both versions support 1 to 4 players on one system and 2 to 4 online, and both carry Nintendo Account family-group lending and cloud saves through Nintendo Switch Online. Neither store page mentions an upgrade path, so the Switch copy stays the Switch copy even on newer hardware.
If you own a Switch 2, buy the Switch 2 version. The Switch version only makes sense for a household still playing on the first console.
Four Heroes, One Couch or Mixed Online
The 2004 original was built around four players mashing through Far Far Away together, and the remaster keeps that front and center. You can play solo, with up to four on one couch, fully online, or a mix of couch and online players in the same session. Characters can be swapped at any time, and each hero’s ability is what opens up certain puzzles and boss fights.
Aspyr says everything was rebuilt with better textures, a new interface, 4K output and redone cutscenes. Two additions are new to this version: a Photo Mode and a Cheats Menu for anyone who wants an easier run. Levels still follow the movie, from Shrek’s swamp to Fiona’s castle, with hidden Easter eggs along the way. The Microsoft Store rates it E10+ for fantasy violence and comic mischief.
$26.99 Until Launch on Xbox, a Week Longer on Steam and eShop
Every version lists at $29.99, and Aspyr’s 10% pre-order discount drops it to $26.99. The deadlines are not the same everywhere.
| Platform | Price | Pre-order price | Pre-order price ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switch 2 (eShop) | $29.99 | $26.99 | November 16, 11:59pm PT | |
| Switch (eShop) | $29.99 | $26.99 | November 16, 11:59pm PT | |
| Xbox Series X\ | S | $29.99 | $26.99 | November 10, 8:59am PT |
| PS5 | $29.99 | $26.99 with PlayStation Plus | November 10, 9:00am PT | |
| PC (Steam) | $29.99 | $26.99 | November 17 |
On PlayStation, the discount needs a PlayStation Plus membership, and online co-op on PS5 also requires PS Plus. On Switch, online play needs Nintendo Switch Online.
There is no PS4 or Xbox One version. The PlayStation listing is PS5 only and Microsoft’s is Series X|S only.
PC Specs and Where to Buy on PC
On PC, Shrek 2 Remastered sells on Steam and the Epic Games Store. It is not on GOG, so there is no DRM-free installer option at launch. Steam lists both tiers, and the minimum bar is higher than you might expect for a 2004 remaster, since Windows 11 is required.
| Field | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel i5-10400 / Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X / Intel Core i5-10400 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA 1060 / AMD RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB |
Aspyr has been on a Switch 2 run lately, with Shadow of Mordor, Shadow of War and Rise of the Tomb Raider all landing there. Shrek 2 is a lighter pick than those, but a four-player couch game at $29.99 is an easy sell for a family Switch 2, as long as you grab the right version.