Shrek 2 Remastered is out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC, and Aspyr has given the 2004 classic a full glow-up for its return. The remaster launched today, November 10, 2026, priced at $29.99, with a 10% launch discount bringing it down to $26.99 for a limited time. If you grew up guiding Shrek, Donkey, Fiona and Puss in Boots through Far Far Away, this is the version you have been waiting for, rebuilt for modern screens, modern controllers and four-player couch co-op.
The original Shrek 2 was one of the best movie tie-in games of its era, a cheerful action-adventure that let players smash, swing and team-jump their way through the film’s story. Shrek 2 Remastered keeps that adventure intact and rebuilds the presentation around it, with enhanced visuals, widescreen support and a new photo mode, so the swamp, the castle and the streets of Far Far Away look sharper than they ever did on PlayStation 2, Xbox or GameCube.
Shrek 2 Remastered brings the swamp back in 4K
Aspyr’s remaster is built around the same ten story levels, but almost everything you see has been touched up. Character models, environments, lighting and effects have been enhanced, and the game now runs in 4K resolution on supported platforms, with improved textures and widescreen presentation. A new photo mode lets you pause the action and frame your favourite moments, while new accessibility settings and quality-of-life improvements, including a game speed setting and extra graphics options on PC, make the game easier to enjoy however you prefer to play.
Cheats are back too. The remaster includes a full set of classic cheats, from unlocking all levels and characters to silly visual changes such as big heads and Shrek vision, plus the original fairy dust, health, potion, stardust and attack cheats that players will remember from 2004. They are optional, they are fun, and they are exactly the kind of thing a remaster of a game this playful should keep.
Four heroes, one very familiar adventure in Shrek 2 Remastered
At its heart, Shrek 2 Remastered is a co-op adventure. Up to four players can play together locally, each taking control of a different hero, with drop-in and drop-out play so friends and family can join a session without restarting a level. Shrek brings the strength, Donkey brings the speed and the jokes, Fiona brings her own fighting style, and Puss in Boots brings the swagger, and the game is designed so that swapping between them matters. Each hero has unique attacks and abilities, and many puzzles and obstacles need the right character in the right place.
The story follows the film closely, from Shrek and Fiona’s return home as newlyweds to the trip to Far Far Away, the scheming of the Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming, and the race to stop a royal wedding. Along the way there are ten levels to work through, including the swamp, the castle, the forest and the city itself, filled with collectibles, hidden areas and the kind of slapstick set pieces that made the original so memorable. It is a short, sweet adventure by modern standards, and that is part of its charm.
That co-op focus is what should make Shrek 2 Remastered land with families this week. It is the kind of game you can hand to a younger player, a partner or a parent and have everyone laughing within minutes, and it sits neatly alongside the other family-friendly releases arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 this week, including A Little to the Left Just Got a Little More Left — Switch 2 Edition Is Out Now at 120fps.
Shrek 2 Remastered price, editions and launch discount
Shrek 2 Remastered costs $29.99 digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, with a 10% launch discount to $26.99. The PC version is Steam Deck Verified, so it should run well on Valve’s handheld as well as on desktop.
Physical editions are also on the way. A Standard Edition is available to pre-order for $29.99, while a Deluxe Edition adds an exclusive cover and a steelcase. The Collector’s Edition is the one for the biggest fans, packing a deluxe game box, an exclusive steelcase, a replica Beware Ogres sign and an eight-inch statue of Shrek, Donkey, Fiona and Puss in Boots, plus the full set of in-game downloadable content. Aspyr has not given a firm date for the physical editions, but they are listed as coming to retailers, so collectors should keep an eye on their usual stores.
Where to play Shrek 2 Remastered
The remaster is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC. That is a remarkably wide launch for a remaster, and it means almost everyone can play it on the system they already own. On PlayStation and Xbox it sits alongside a busy week of new releases, with Football Manager 27 Is OUT NOW — Every Platform, Game Pass Day One and a Record-Breaking Free Play leading the charge, and on PlayStation it arrives just as the PS Plus November Game Catalog Is STACKED — Death Stranding 2, Pirate Yakuza, Atomfall and 7 More Join the Lineup adds a fresh batch of games to the subscription service.
For PC players, the Steam and Epic Games Store versions include the new graphics settings, and the Steam Deck Verified badge should reassure handheld players that the game is ready to play on the go. There is no mention of a mobile version, and none is needed here: this is a console and PC game through and through.
Why this remaster matters
Shrek 2 is more than twenty years old, and the original game has not been easy to play on modern hardware. Aspyr, which has built a strong reputation for remasters of classic games, has now given it a proper home on current systems, and the result is a game that is easy to recommend to anyone who loved the film or the original game. It is also a reminder of a time when movie games were often genuinely good, made with care and packed with jokes, and Shrek 2 Remastered preserves that spirit while sanding off the rough edges.
There is a nostalgia play here, of course, but there is also a real game underneath it. The ten levels are varied, the co-op is genuinely fun, and the cheats and photo mode give players reasons to keep coming back after the credits roll. For $29.99, or $26.99 with the launch discount, it is an easy impulse buy for anyone with a fondness for the ogre and his friends.
Source: Aspyr, via Games Press.
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