Aspyr’s remaster of the 2004 action-adventure game adds online co-op, Photo Mode and a cheats menu, and physical editions are already up for pre-order.
DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered is available today, according to publisher Aspyr. The game launches digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam, Steam Deck and the Epic Games Store) for $29.99. Aspyr developed it in collaboration with Universal, and it’s based on the 2004 game inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s film.
What’s new in the remaster
Per the developer, the game has been rebuilt with better textures, an updated UI and enhanced cutscenes. It supports 4K resolution on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 (docked mode only).
The new features listed include:
- Co-op for up to four players: solo, local couch co-op, online multiplayer, or a mix of online and couch play.
- Photo Mode: for capturing snapshots of your adventure.
- Cheats Menu: unlockable cheats to make a playthrough easier.
- Hero Time emotes: mentioned in the announcement alongside the other additions.
The core structure appears to be unchanged. You travel from Shrek’s swamp to Far Far Away and Fiona’s castle, swap between heroes to fight enemies and bosses, and solve environmental puzzles with each character’s abilities.
Price and launch discount
The standard digital price is $29.99 on all platforms. For a limited time, PC, Xbox and Nintendo players can get it for $26.99 with a 10% launch discount. The announcement doesn’t mention a discount for PlayStation, and it doesn’t say when the offer ends, so check your store’s page before buying.
Physical editions are up for pre-order
Three physical editions can be pre-ordered at Walmart, GameStop and Best Buy for PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch and Switch 2. On Nintendo platforms, the game itself comes as a digital code inside the box.
- Standard Edition ($29.99): the base game. Scheduled to ship in Spring 2027.
- Deluxe Edition ($49.99): the base game in a steelcase storybook cover, plus a replica Donkey coin in a branded red velvet pouch. Scheduled to ship in Fall 2027.
- Collector’s Edition ($189.99): 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. Scheduled to ship in Fall 2027.
What we don’t know yet
This article is based on the publisher’s announcement, and I haven’t played the game. Details like performance, frame rates, how the controls feel and whether the remaster holds up today will have to wait for hands-on impressions. The announcement also doesn’t explain how the cheats menu is unlocked or what the Hero Time emotes do, and it gives no details on how physical pre-orders will be handled outside the US.
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