Eidos Montreal's Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is set to make its debut on the Nintendo Switch 2 with a newly announced "Encore Edition." Revealed during a recent Nintendo Direct, this port introduces the game to a new platform and includes additional content, such as new outfits for the titular cosmic heroes. The surprise announcement comes five years after the game's initial release and amidst a surprising resurgence of fan interest.
Despite receiving positive reviews upon its 2021 launch, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy reportedly missed sales expectations, leading many to believe a sequel was unlikely. However, the game has maintained a dedicated following over the years. Reports indicated that a year after release, the game had reached 8 million players, a figure likely bolstered by its inclusion on services like Xbox Game Pass and frequent deep discounts. The development team at Eidos Montreal previously stated they had no regrets about the game, even if it wasn't a massive commercial success.
The announcement of the Switch 2 port has fueled a wave of renewed enthusiasm online, with many fans actively campaigning for a sequel. Social media platforms are abuzz with pleas directed at Marvel and Eidos Montreal, with comments under official announcement posts flooded with requests for "Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy 2." Some fans see the Switch 2 release as a potential test to gauge interest and market demand for a continuation of the series.
"Don’t sleep on this game, Switch players. It’s fu**ing dope," one fan commented, while another urged, "Do yourself a favor and pick this up! It’s a GREAT game! I hate the fact that this gem got overlooked." The sentiment for a sequel is strong, with one user directly asking, "Can we just get a sequel? The people have been asking for years."
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5. It remains to be seen how the game will perform on the new platform, especially with other major releases on the horizon, but this new iteration offers a chance for the game to find a fresh audience.