Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition Hits Switch 2
The enhanced 2021 port adds glam rock outfits, gyro and mouse controls, and three display modes on Nintendo's new console.
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, according to gamerant.com. The release is an enhanced port of the 2021 Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy game developed by Eidos Montreal.
The Switch 2 version ships with three display options: a Quality mode running at 1440p and 30 fps, a Performance mode at 1080p and 40 fps, and a Handheld mode. It also supports gyro and mouse controls with the Joy-Cons.
The Encore Edition adds new 1980s glam rock-inspired outfits for each Guardian, and those costumes are currently exclusive to this version. CDE Entertainment publishes the game, which carries a Teen rating from the ESRB.
Buyers can get the title only as a Switch 2 game key card or digitally through the Nintendo eShop.
Launch day competition
The original Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, in which players control Star-Lord, was released in 2021. The Encore Edition arrives on the same day as a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which currently holds a Metacritic score of 96.
Quick answers
When did Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition come out on Switch 2?
It launched on November 5, 2026.
What display modes does the Switch 2 version offer?
A 1440p Quality mode at 30 fps, a 1080p Performance mode at 40 fps, and a Handheld mode.
How can I buy the game on Switch 2?
Only as a Switch 2 game key card or digitally via the Nintendo eShop.