Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy released natively for Nintendo Switch 2

Square Enix has released an Encore Edition of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy natively for the Nintendo Switch 2. While the original 2021 release on the previous Nintendo Switch relied on cloud streaming, which caused visual artifacts and input lag, this new version utilizes the increased power of the Switch 2 hardware to provide a native experience.

The gameplay, story, and core mechanics remain consistent with the original title developed by Eidos-Montréal. Players control Peter Quill, also known as Star-Lord, leading a team including Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot. The Encore Edition includes brand-new costumes and unlocked outfits.

Reviewers note that while the game maintains its high-quality storytelling and 80s-inspired soundtrack, some performance hiccups occur. The experience is described as one of the strongest Marvel video game adaptations, comparable to Insomniac’s Spider-Man series, though some critics noted the lack of character-swapping mechanics and local co-op options.