Shrek, Fiona and Donkey are back in Far Far Away. DreamWorks Shrek 2 Remastered, a new version of the 2004 game based on DreamWorks Animation's Shrek 2, launched yesterday from Aspyr in collaboration with Universal. Xbox marked the release with a trailer that opens with storybook narration. Check out the official post down below:
"Once upon a time, there was an ogre who had to prove to the king of Far Far Away that he was worthy of marrying the princess," the narrator says in the trailer. "All he needed were some friends and one glorious afternoon."
Revisiting The Shrek 2 Story
The game follows the story of the film, taking Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and their friends through the fairytale kingdom of Far Far Away, from Shrek's swamp to Fiona's castle "and everywhere in between." According to Aspyr, the levels recreate moments from the movie, with familiar characters and hidden Easter Eggs along the way.
Players can swap between heroes at any time, using each character's abilities to fight enemies, take on bosses and solve puzzles. Up to 4 players can team up in couch co-op, online or a mix of both. Aspyr describes the experience as "nostalgic, pick-up-and-play, button-mashing fun and humor."
What The Remaster Changes
Aspyr says "everything has been rebuilt with better textures, enhanced UI, 4K resolution and cutscenes." The remaster also adds a Photo Mode, a Cheats Menu and Hero Time emotes. 4K is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 when docked.
Shrek 2 Remastered is available digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, Steam Deck and the Epic Games Store for $29.99, with a 10% launch discount on PC, Xbox and Nintendo platforms for a limited time.
Donkey Coins And A Beware Ogres Sign
Aspyr has also opened pre-orders for 3 physical editions at Walmart, GameStop and Best Buy. The $49.99 Deluxe Edition comes with a steelcase storybook cover and a replica Donkey coin in a red velvet pouch. The $189.99 Collector's Edition adds a hangable "Beware Ogres" sign and an 8-inch statue of Shrek and Donkey with a Jack-O-Lantern. The Standard Edition, at $29.99, ships in Spring 2027, while the Deluxe and Collector's Editions ship in Fall 2027.
Shrek 5 Arrives June 30, 2027
The remaster arrives while DreamWorks Animation prepares Shrek 5, which Aspyr's release lists for theaters on June 30, 2027. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz return as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. Zendaya joins the cast as Shrek and Fiona's daughter Felicia, with Marcello Hernandez and Skyler Gisondo as her brothers, Fergus and Farkle.
Shrek 5 is directed by Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn, both Shrek veterans. Vernon was part of the directing team on the Academy Award-nominated Shrek 2 and has voiced the Gingerbread Man, "Gingy," across the Shrek titles. Dohrn worked on the second and third films as a writer and artist, was Head of Story on the fourth, and voiced Rumpelstiltskin in Shrek Forever After. Brad Ableson co-directs, and Gina Shay produces. Every film so far is listed in Every Shrek Movie In Release Order Before Shrek 5, Plus The Puss In Boots Spin-Offs.
The franchise is based on the book by William Steig and began in 2001 with Shrek, which won the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. According to the release, the 4 Shrek films have earned more than $2.9 billion worldwide, and the franchise has also spawned a live touring show and a Broadway musical that earned 8 Tony nominations.
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