Shrek 2 Remastered Launches on PS5 on November 10 for $29.99
Aspyr's remaster of the 2004 PS2 co-op brawler arrives on PS5 on November 10, with 4K visuals, a Photo Mode and four-player co-op. Here is what is confirmed.
Shrek 2 Remastered is coming to PS5 in November, with a release date of 10 November. The news follows a week of heavy leaks, and Push Square reports the game is now officially on the way. It is a remaster of the co-op brawler that first launched on the PS2 in 2004, when nearly every big film got a tie-in game.
Release date, price and platforms
The PS5 version arrives on 10 November, published by Aspyr at $29.99. Aspyr is best known for bringing back several classic Star Wars games.
As for other platforms, the sources are limited. The game's Xbox store page went live before any official announcement, and that is where the announcement trailer and a handful of screenshots appeared. Push Square describes that as making the game "all but confirmed" on Xbox. The source material does not list any other platform or release date beyond PS5, so treat anything else as unconfirmed for now.
The trailer, according to Push Square, spoofs GTA 6.
What is new in the remaster
According to the store page, everything has been rebuilt with better textures, an enhanced UI, 4K resolution and cutscenes. New features include:
- A Photo Mode for taking in-game snapshots
- Unlockable cheats through a Cheat Mode
- Co-op for up to four players, either on the couch, online, or a mix of both
You can play solo or in a team. The game lets you swap heroes at any time to fight enemies, beat bosses and solve environmental puzzles using each character's abilities. Levels run from Shrek's swamp to the castle of Far Far Away, with hidden Easter eggs.
Background
Push Square notes the original is fondly remembered by fans despite its rough edges. The site also says the game was on a long list of titles accidentally leaked through Steam earlier this year. It adds that a formal announcement is expected during an ID@Xbox showcase next week. That timing is an expectation, not a confirmed date.
What it means for you
If you want to play on PS5, mark 10 November and budget $29.99. Local and online co-op means you can play with friends or family on one console or over the internet. If you are on another platform, wait for an official announcement before assuming a release, since only PS5 has a stated date so far.
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Quick answers
Is Shrek 2 Remastered coming to Xbox?
An Xbox store page has appeared with the trailer and screenshots, which Push Square calls all but confirmation. The sources do not give an Xbox release date.
Can you play Shrek 2 Remastered solo?
Yes. It is described as playable solo or with up to four players, using couch co-op, online multiplayer or a mix.
Who is making the Shrek 2 remaster?
Aspyr is handling the project and publishing it. The original game launched on PS2 in 2004.
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