Shrek 2 Remastered announced: The cult classic returns with 4K graphics and co-op

Honestly, I didn’t expect the 2004 Shrek 2 game of all things to make a comeback. But that’s exactly what’s happening: Aspyr is releasing Shrek 2 Remastered on November 10, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch and PC.

Shrek 2 Remastered: Shrek zwischen aufgescheuchten Hühnern
Right at the start, Shrek causes chaos on the farm.

Shrek 2 Remastered: Die Helden vor dem riesigen Lebkuchenmann Mongo
The giant gingerbread man Mongo is back too.

Shrek 2 Remastered: Die drei kleinen Schweinchen
The Three Little Pigs are among the playable characters.

Shrek 2 Remastered: Der Gestiefelte Kater, Lebkuchenmann und Co. stürmen los
You can switch between the heroes at any time.

Shrek 2 Remastered: Shrek, Esel und der Gestiefelte Kater zwischen Dorfbewohnern
Up to four players can jump in together, locally or online.

Release date and platforms

Aspyr officially unveiled the remaster together with Universal on October 20, 2026. Shrek 2 Remastered is set to launch simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. It’s developed and published by Aspyr, which most recently re-released Tomb Raider I–III Remastered, among others.

Shrek 2 Remastered: Lebkuchenmann mit Zuckerstangen-Attacke
The Gingerbread Man fights with candy canes.

What’s new in the remaster

According to Aspyr, the graphics have been completely rebuilt, including 4K resolution. There’s also a new photo mode and a cheat menu. You can now switch between heroes like Shrek, Donkey or Puss in Boots at any time. Up to four players can play together, on the couch, online or mixed.

To me, this sounds like a perfect family game for the holiday season. It’ll be exciting to see how much of the original’s charm remains.

Shrek 2 Remastered: Kampf gegen ein Monster im dunklen Wald
Bigger enemies await you in the forest, too.

The official trailer

Aspyr released a first trailer alongside the announcement.

Official trailer for Shrek 2 Remastered

Price and pre-order

In the US, Shrek 2 Remastered costs $29.99, or $26.99 when pre-ordered. On Steam the price is €28.99. On PS5, the pre-order discount is only available with PS Plus. You can find more info on the official game page.