Shrek 2 Remaster Surfaces on Xbox.com Before Any Announcement

An Xbox.com listing for an unannounced Shrek 2 remaster appeared online and was pulled shortly after, but not before it laid out what the game would include. According to the page, the remake of the 2004 game will get improved textures, an updated interface, and 4K resolution. Like the original, it can be played alone or in co-op with up to three friends, either locally or online, and the roster includes Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey.

The listing also pointed to a new Photo Mode and a Cheat Mode. Aspyr Media is bringing the project to market, while the original game came out from Activision on PS2, Xbox, and GameCube. Aspyr has been busy with licensed re-releases, most recently the Lord of the Rings titles. The listing gave no price or release date. PlayStation seems a likely next platform, and a Switch version would not be a surprise either.

Fans also spotted a post from the official Shrek account, a montage of franchise game footage captioned "Only real gamers played Shrek." Many read it as a teaser for the remaster, since the clip included the original Shrek 2 alongside Shrek Smash N' Crash Racing and Shrek Super Party. Neither Aspyr nor Xbox has confirmed the connection, so treat it as a strong hint rather than an announcement.

Shrek has already had a busy year in games. The character joined Ubisoft's Brawlhalla and FIFA Heroes, and the first film returned to theaters for its 25th anniversary. Shrek 5 is slated for summer 2027, and DreamWorks is developing a Donkey movie for 2028 with Eddie Murphy returning to voice the character. Until an official announcement arrives, the details here come from a listing that was published early and then removed.