Eidos Montreal released "Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Encore Edition" on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5. This title is an enhanced port of the 2021 "Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy," marking the first time the game has entered Nintendo's new console lineup in an enhanced version.
Players still take on the role of Star-Lord. The Guardians of the Galaxy originally planned to capture a rare monster, but instead found themselves embroiled in an interstellar threat. The new version offers three display options: Quality Mode runs at 30 FPS and 1440p, Performance Mode at 40 FPS and 1080p, and there is also a Handheld Mode designed for when the console is undocked.
When playing with Joy-Cons, players can also enable gyroscopic motion controls and mouse-style operation, choosing different control schemes for aiming and interface interaction. Additionally, the Encore Edition adds a set of outfits inspired by 1980s glam rock for each member of the Guardians of the Galaxy. These cosmetics are currently exclusive to this edition, with no announced plans to port them to other platform versions.
"Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Encore Edition" is available on Switch 2 only via physical Game Key Card or digital download on the Nintendo eShop. There is currently no mention of a traditional physical cartridge version containing the full game data.