Argonaut Games announced a remaster ofCroc: Legend of the Gobbosback in August. Although it was penciled in for a release this year,platformerfans will have to wait a bit longer, as it has been delayed into next year.
Crocis the latest old-school platformer to be remastered for modern audiences. In recent years,Crash BandicootandSpyrohave returned, and Limited Run Games is hard at work bringing back the first threeGex games.
The delay isn’t surprising, given the lack of news about a concrete release date. We’re only a few weeks from the new year, and the holiday release window is quickly closing.
Argonaut Games developed the originalCrocgames.Croc: Legend of the Gobbos was releasedin 1997 for thePlayStation 1, PC, and Sega Saturn. A sequel,Croc 2, was released in 1999 for PC and PS1.
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The studio released several titles in the early 2000s before shutting down. Most recently, they worked onStar Fox 2for the SNES Classic Edition in 2017 before officially reopening as a boutique publisher, re-releasing and remastering their existing franchises.
Argonaut Games Clarifies Why the Croc Remastered is Being Delayed
The studio announced the delay on their X, formerly known as Twitter, page.
We have decided to push the launch into Q1 2025. This decision was not made lightly, but we believe that a little more time is needed to add the final touches to ensure the game meets the high standards that we aspire to and which you deserve.
We understand that after 27 years of waiting, this news might be a little disappointing, especially with the festive season coming soon. However, our goal has always been to deliver a game with theq uality and polish that will truly delight. We appreciate your patience and support as we work to bring Crock back in the best possible way.
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Croc: Legend of the Grobboswill be available on all platforms digitally for $29.99. A physical release for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch is planned for $39.99. Those looking to go all out can pick up the $129.99 collector’s Edition, which includes an eight-inch Croc statue, a double-sided poster, a four-disc original soundtrack, and more.
