Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Switch 2 Port Sparks Hope for Sequel

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy has made a surprise comeback five years after its initial release, now arriving on Nintendo Switch 2. This unexpected port has some fans dreaming of a sequel.

During today's Nintendo Direct, fans were taken aback by the announcement that Eidos Montreal's Guardians of the Galaxy would return in a new 'Encore Edition', exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. This edition not only brings the game to a fresh platform but also introduces new content, including special outfits for the cosmic heroes. The news came as a shock, given that the game initially underperformed commercially despite receiving rave reviews, leading many to believe we'd never see this version of the Guardians again.

Now, with this new release, some are hopeful that the Guardians might have a future. Across social media, eager fans are pleading with Marvel and Eidos Montreal to produce a sequel. Perhaps the Switch 2 version could serve as a litmus test, but it's uncertain. Regardless, it's fantastic to see such a beloved game return to the market, and hopefully, it will generate demand for another installment.

'Don't sleep on this game, Switch players. It's fu**ing dope,' one fan enthused. 'Do yourself a favor and pick this up! It's a GREAT game! I hate that this gem got overlooked (and Midnight Suns as well btw),' added another.

'Can we just get a sequel? The people have been asking for years,' another fan queried. 'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy 2, please,' someone else implored.

These are just a handful of the many fans requesting a sequel or urging newcomers to try the game; the comment sections under announcements from Marvel Games and the game's official account are filled with similar pleas.

Guardians of the Galaxy has clearly maintained its popularity over time. A year after launch, the team announced it had reached 8 million players, partly thanks to its inclusion on services like Xbox Game Pass. Its current player count is unknown, but frequent deep discounts suggest the numbers have likely grown substantially in the past four years. Eidos Montreal also expressed no regrets about the game, despite its modest sales.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition hits Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5. Whether it gets overshadowed by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's remake remains to be seen, but hopefully, it will find a new audience on the platform.