The announcement comes with a trailer and a full feature list. The headline additions are online and local co-op for up to four players, a new Photo Mode, a new Cheats Menu, and the ability to swap characters on the fly on every platform. Aspyr pitches it as perfect for both longtime fans and a younger generation discovering the game for the first time.
What’s New in the Remaster
Play solo, in couch co-op, online, or a mix of online multiplayer and couch co-op, with up to four players.
Better textures, an enhanced UI, upgraded cutscenes and 4K resolution on supported platforms.
Capture timeless snapshots of your trip through Far Far Away.
Unlock cheats to make your playthrough as smooth (or as silly) as you like.
PC Players, Check Your Specs
If you’re planning to play on PC, take a look at the Steam requirements before you pre-order. For a remaster of a 2004 game, they’re surprisingly steep: the minimum spec lists a Ryzen 5 5600 or Core i5-12400F, 16 GB of RAM, and a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / RTX 4060 or Radeon RX 7600 / RX 6700 XT. The recommended spec climbs to an RTX 4070 / RTX 5070 or RX 7800 XT / RX 9070.
Key Dates
| When | What’s Happening |
|---|---|
| Now | Digital pre-orders open, 10% off at $26.99. |
| November 10, 2026 | Launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch and PC (Steam and Epic). |
| November 17, 2026 | The Steam pre-purchase discount ends. |
| June 30, 2027 | Shrek 5 arrives in theaters. |
Shrek 2 Remastered at a Glance
| Genre | Co-op action-adventure · family friendly |
| Players | 1–4 · couch, online or mixed co-op |
| Platforms | PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Nintendo Switch 2 · Nintendo Switch · PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) |
| Price | $29.99 · $26.99 with the digital pre-order discount |
| Languages | 12 on Steam, with full English audio |
| Controller | Full controller support (recommended by the developers) |
| Minimum PC | Ryzen 5 5600 / Core i5-12400F · 16 GB RAM · RTX 3060 Ti / RTX 4060 or RX 7600 / RX 6700 XT · 12 GB storage |
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