Blast off for the stars once more — this time, wherever you go. Eidos?Montréal has officially launched Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition, bringing the award?winning cosmic adventure to Nintendo Switch 2 starting today, 5 November 2026. No cloud, no compromise — just the full, uncut story of the galaxy’s most ragtag heroes, running natively on your new console.
From Cloud Compromise to Native Glory
When Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy first launched back in 2021, Switch players had to rely on a cloud?streamed version — fun, but tethered to a solid internet connection. The Encore Edition changes everything: rebuilt and optimised by Eidos?Montréal specifically for Switch 2, this is the complete game running directly on the hardware, with all previously released content included right out of the box.
Whether you’re playing docked on your TV or handheld on the go, the galaxy is yours to explore — no connection required.
What’s New in the Encore Edition?
This isn’t just a port — it’s a celebration. The Encore Edition packs in a host of Switch?exclusive upgrades:
- Five brand?new outfits — each Guardian gets a bespoke look inspired by the flashiest 1980s glam rock styles, fitting perfectly with Star?Lord’s retro soundtrack. These are available only in this edition.
- Enhanced controls — full mouse support for menus and precision aiming, plus gyroscopic controls for piloting the Milano and navigating zero?gravity sections, giving you that extra edge when the action heats up.
- Performance options — choose between Quality Mode (1440p, 30fps target) for stunning cosmic vistas, or Performance Mode (1080p, 40fps target) for smoother, snappier combat. Handheld mode targets a rock?solid 30fps.
- All existing content included — every story beat, character moment, and track from the original game is here, preserved exactly as Eidos?Montréal intended.
You Got This — The Galaxy Needs You
Step into the rocket boots of Peter Quill, aka Star?Lord, and lead the most unlikely team in the cosmos: Gamora, the deadliest woman in the galaxy; Drax the Destroyer, literalist extraordinaire; Rocket, tactical genius and chaos agent; and Groot, noble protector of few words.
Set twelve years after a devastating galactic war, this original story sees the Guardians take on a simple job that spirals into something far bigger — and far more dangerous. You’ll blast, banter, and bicker your way across a vibrant, unpredictable universe, facing down cosmic threats while trying to keep your ragtag crew from falling apart.
- Command the team — you control Star?Lord directly, but you issue orders to your squad in battle, chaining abilities for devastating combos.
- The soundtrack of a lifetime — groove to Star?Lord’s legendary mix of 80s bangers that drive every victory, every heart?to?heart, and every escape.
- Choices matter — your decisions shape how the team sees you, altering dialogue, relationships, and even the path ahead. There’s no “correct” way to lead — just your way.
Ready to Launch — Available Now
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition is out now on Nintendo Switch 2, priced at £34.99 / $39.99 across digital and physical formats (physical editions include a game key card). Whether you’re a long?time fan returning for an encore or a first?time recruit ready to don the helmet, the Milano is fueled up and waiting.
The galaxy is calling, Star?Lord. Don’t be late.
Find out more here: Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Encore Edition
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