Shrek 2 Remastered Is Out Today: Release Time, Price, Platforms and What’s New

Shrek 2 Remastered is out on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Aspyr’s remake of the 2004 console game unlocks at 5:00 PM UTC (9:00 AM Pacific, 12:00 PM Eastern) on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and it’s also coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch the same day. It costs $29.99 on every platform, supports up to four players in couch, online or mixed co-op, and adds 4K visuals, a Photo Mode and a Cheats Menu.

Below is everything you need before you buy: the exact unlock time in your region, which version is being remastered, what’s actually new, and whether the pre-order discount is still worth chasing.

Shrek 2 Remastered release time

Aspyr announced the game on October 20 with a November 10 date, but it didn’t post an unlock hour itself. The store listings fill that gap. According to How To Video Game’s check of the store data, the PlayStation Store, Xbox store, Steam and the Epic Games Store all carry the same moment: 5:00 PM UTC. That means it unlocks worldwide at once rather than at local midnight.

The Nintendo eShop lists November 10 for both Switch versions but shows no time, so Switch players may see it go live at a different hour. If it’s past noon Eastern and your copy still says “pre-order,” close and reopen the store or launcher and check your game library rather than the store page.

Platforms and price

Per Aspyr’s official announcement, the game launches on:

• PlayStation 5
• Xbox Series X|S
• Nintendo Switch 2
• Nintendo Switch
• PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store

There’s no PS4 or Xbox One version. The standard price is $29.99 everywhere. Pre-orders were discounted 10% to $26.99, though on PS5 that lower price required a PlayStation Plus membership, as the PlayStation Store listing shows.

Is the $26.99 price still available?

It depends on the store. GameBrief reports that the Steam and Nintendo eShop discounts run until November 17, so you can wait for launch-day impressions and still pay less there. The Xbox discount and the PS Plus price on PS5 were set to end at launch. Store promotions can change, so check the price on your platform before you buy.

Which Shrek 2 game is this?

This matters if you have fond memories of a specific version. Back in 2004, Shrek 2 came out on PlayStation 2, GameCube and Xbox and sold more than 4 million units, according to VGC. The PC release that year was a different game: a single-player 3D platformer.

The remaster is based on the console version, the team-based action game where you control a group of four characters, each with their own abilities, on a trip from Shrek’s swamp to the castle of Far Far Away. If you grew up with the PC platformer, this won’t be the game you remember.

What’s new in the remaster

Aspyr lists five main changes and features:

• Rebuilt graphics. Better textures, an enhanced interface, updated cutscenes and 4K resolution. 4K is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 in docked mode, which leaves the original Switch as the only version without it.
• Photo Mode. Pause and take your own screenshots of the adventure.
• Cheats Menu. Unlock cheats to make tricky sections easier, which is handy for younger players.
• Four-player co-op, three ways. Play couch co-op, online, or a mix of both, with up to four players total.
• Swap heroes at any time. Switch characters on the fly on every platform to fight enemies, take on bosses and solve puzzles with each hero’s abilities.

Aspyr also promises the familiar levels, characters and hidden Easter eggs from the film. What the feature list doesn’t say is whether the camera or level design was changed, so expect the button-mashing structure of the original.

Online play needs an account

Online co-op on PS5 requires PlayStation Plus. On Steam, online multiplayer runs through Epic Online Services, which you can link to your Steam account. Local co-op needs neither.

Why the GTA 6-style trailer?

Aspyr revealed the game with a trailer that parodies the Grand Theft Auto VI trailers, and the timing is no accident: Shrek 2 Remastered lands nine days before Rockstar’s game. If you’re juggling both, our guide to the GTA 6 pre-load times and file size covers what to clear off your drive.

VGC also notes the remaster may have been planned to line up with Shrek 5, which has since been pushed back to June 30, 2027.

Should you buy it?

At launch there were no critic reviews yet; Metacritic showed the score as “tbd.” Based on what’s confirmed, it’s an easy pick if you want a short, silly co-op game for the family couch or a nostalgia night with friends, and $29.99 is a modest price. If you’re after a bigger single-player remake this month, the Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2 has already earned strong reviews. Xbox fans should also keep an eye on the Xbox 25th anniversary Game Pass lineup, since Shrek 2 Remastered isn’t on Game Pass.

FAQ

What time does Shrek 2 Remastered come out?

5:00 PM UTC on November 10, 2026, which is 9:00 AM Pacific and 12:00 PM Eastern, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Epic. The Switch eShop lists the date only.

How much is Shrek 2 Remastered?

$29.99 on all platforms. A 10% pre-order discount brought it to $26.99 on some stores.

Is Shrek 2 Remastered on Game Pass or PS Plus?

No. You need to buy a copy on either service.

Does Shrek 2 Remastered have split-screen co-op?

Yes. It supports up to four players locally, online, or a mix of local and online players.

Is it on PS4 or Xbox One?

No. It’s only on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch and PC.

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