Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition is out on Switch 2: what's new, price, performance modes and file size

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition has been available on Nintendo Switch 2 since November 5, 2026. It is the Switch 2 version of Eidos-Montréal's single-player action-adventure, winner of Best Narrative at The Game Awards 2021, with the full base game, all previously released digital content and five new outfits made only for this edition. Here is what is new, what it costs, how it runs and what to know before buying. A few points, such as the size of the physical download and the age rating in Europe, are not detailed in the official sources we read.

Release date, price and editions

RELEASE DATE, PRICE AND EDITIONS — Release: November 5, 2026 worldwide, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 (Eidos-Montréal FAQ and launch release). Price: $39.99 / €39.99; check local Nintendo eShop or retailers for other currencies. Formats: digital on Nintendo eShop and physical as a game-key card, which provides a download key. Download size: approximately 50 GB; check free storage before buying. Developed by Eidos-Montréal with Marvel Games, published by Eidos-Montréal and distributed by Plaion Partners; US eShop lists CDE Entertainment as publisher. WHAT'S NEW — Five exclusive 1980s glam rock outfits for Star-Lord, Drax, Gamora, Rocket and Groot. Full Joy-Con 2 mouse support for menus and aiming. Gyro controls steer the Milano and Peter during slides and zero-gravity sequences. TV, tabletop and handheld modes. The original game includes 50 outfits and more than 30 classic 80s hits. PERFORMANCE — TV Quality targets 30 fps at 1440p; TV Performance targets 40 fps at 1080p on 120 Hz TVs only; handheld targets 30 fps. Native HDR is supported. These are studio targets, not measured results. BEFORE YOU BUY — No save transfer from other platforms; start a new game on Switch 2. Encore Edition is a Switch 2 exclusive; the original game remains on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. US eShop lists French, English, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese, without specifying voice languages. Single player only; US rating Teen. Launch bonus: fictional Star-Lord Band released “Encore” on streaming platforms. STILL UNKNOWN — Whether a physical game-key card requires the full 50 GB download; PEGI rating and exact French eShop/retailer prices; which languages are fully voiced. ALSO ON SWITCH 2: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: https://tricknfix.com/articles/zelda-ocarina-of-time-switch-2-out-now-whats-new-file-size-early-purchase-bonus/ SOURCES (checked November 9, 2026): Eidos-Montréal/Plaion launch release https://press.plaion.com/MARVELS-GUARDIANS-OF-THE-GALAXY-ENCORE-EDITION-OUT-NOW-ON-NINTENDO-SWI ; Eidos-Montréal FAQ https://support.eidosmontreal.com/en/support/solutions/articles/10000021182-encore-edition-faq ; Nintendo US eShop https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy-encore-edition-switch-2/ Image: official key art, Nintendo eShop, © 2026 MARVEL / Eidos-Montréal.