Shrek 2 Remastered hits Nintendo Switch 2 at 4K 60 FPS per reports
Aspyr released Shrek 2 Remastered digitally on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC on Tuesday for $29.99. According to reports, the Switch 2 version runs at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, featuring improved textures, online co-op, and a photo mode.
By contrast, the original Nintendo Switch version operates at 1080p docked and 720p handheld, both at 30 frames per second, the outlet reported.
According to reports from GoNintendo, the Switch 2 version of *Shrek 2 Remastered* runs at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second when docked, and 1080p at 60fps in handheld mode.
Aspyr, which released the game in collaboration with Universal, described the project as the “definitive edition” of the 2004 action-adventure game inspired by the DreamWorks Animation film. The remaster includes improved textures, enhanced menus, support for 4K resolution, and updated cutscenes, according to TheXboxHub.
The game supports solo play or cooperative play for up to four players. According to TheXboxHub, players can engage in local couch co-op, online multiplayer, or mixed combinations of online and couch co-op. The remaster also adds a Photo Mode, a Cheat Mode with unlockable cheats, and Hero Time emotes, per GoNintendo.
Players journey through the land of Far Far Away, traveling from Shrek’s swamp to Fiona’s castle and encountering familiar characters from the franchise, according to GoNintendo. The game allows players to control a roster of heroes, switching between them to utilize unique abilities for battling enemies, tackling bosses, and solving puzzles, TheXboxHub reported. The title includes recognizable characters, iconic moments, and hidden Easter eggs from the film series.
Three physical editions are available for pre-order for Nintendo platforms, according to GoNintendo. The Standard Edition, priced at $29.99, includes a physical copy of the base game, which comes as a digital code on Nintendo platforms. The Deluxe Edition, priced at $49.99, includes a steelcase storybook cover and a replica Donkey coin in a branded red velvet pouch. The Collector’s Edition, priced at $189.99, includes everything in the Deluxe Edition plus a hangable “Beware Ogres” sign and an 8-inch statue of Shrek and Donkey with a Jack-O-Lantern.
The physical editions are scheduled to ship in Spring 2027 for the Standard Edition and Fall 2027 for the Deluxe and Collector’s Editions, according to GoNintendo. Pre-orders are available at Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy, the outlet reported.
The digital version is available for $29.99 on Nintendo platforms, with a limited-time 10% launch discount reducing the price to $26.99, according to GoNintendo. TheXboxHub lists the game at £24.99 on the Xbox Store. The game is also available on PlayStation and PC via Steam.
Aspyr has a history of porting and remastering classic titles for modern platforms. The original *Shrek 2* video game was developed by Luxoflux and published by Activision in 2004, releasing on multiple platforms including PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and Windows. The remastered version brings the title to current-generation consoles and PC for the first time, according to TheXboxHub.
