Shrek 2 Remastered PC Specs Shock Fans: RTX 4060 Required

Did you ever think you'd need an RTX 4060 to run a Shrek game? Well, welcome to 2025, where Shrek 2 Remastered is apparently more demanding than some modern blockbusters. The game's Steam page has revealed some surprisingly beefy PC requirements, and fans are definitely feeling some type of way about it.

Originally released back in 2004, Shrek 2 is getting a fresh coat of paint with better textures, an enhanced UI, and 4K resolution. But according to the Steam listing, you'll need at least a GeForce RTX 4060 or RTX 3060 Ti just to get it running. And if you want the best experience? The developer recommends an RTX 4070 or even an RTX 5070. For a remaster of a GameCube-era game, that's... a lot. What have they been feeding him?

Fans on X/Twitter wasted no time voicing their disbelief. "Those swamp graphics better be baller," one user joked. Another pointed out the absurdity: they can run Red Dead Redemption 2 at max settings, but apparently their PC would struggle with this 22-year-old game's makeover. "Seems a bit much for a remaster of a GameCube game but if that's what we need to render Shrek's highly detailed green skin then so be it," another chimed in. Some even quipped that the game has "GTA 6 aesthetics."

Speaking of GTA 6, Shrek 2 Remastered was revealed with a trailer that parodied Rockstar's upcoming juggernaut, and it's set to launch just over a week before GTA 6, on November 10. Despite the parody, no one expected it to have similar graphical demands—but here we are. You'll also need 12-16GB of VRAM for this beast. It's a bit ogre the top, wouldn't you say?

There's also some concern about the game being a "vibe coded" remaster, but there's currently no AI disclosure on Steam to suggest that's the case. Valve has asked developers to specify when they use AI during game creation or marketing, so for now, it seems this is just a case of a very demanding remaster.

The remaster is being developed by port specialist Aspyr, the studio behind Lord of the Rings: War in the North — Legacy Edition, Deus Ex: Remastered, Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, and the disastrous Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection. Given that track record, fans are understandably cautious.

So, what do you think? Are you willing to upgrade your rig for Shrek 2 Remastered, or is this one ogre-the-top demand you'll skip? Let us know in the comments!