Summary
The upcoming remaster of the classic PlayStation platformerCroc: Legend of the Gobboshas been delayed from its initial December date to the first quarter of 2025 following an announcement from the developer. There is currently no specific date as to when theCrocremaster might hit shelves, but it has been confirmed as a multiplatform launch across all the main current-generation systems and PC.
While it may not be a household name to many nowadays,Croc: Legend of the Gobboswas a classic platformer from the 1990s that offered an alternative to the likes ofSpyro the DragonandCrash Bandicoot.It launched on the original PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and PC in 1997 and takes ona similar structure to that ofSpyro,as the titular crocodile is tasked with rescuing furry critters called Gobbos in a battle against the villain, Baron Dante.
Originally,theCrocremaster was slated for a December 2024 releasefor all available platforms, but developer Argonaut Games issued a statement on Twitter confirming the game’s delay to Q1 2025. The team did not specify any reasons for the delay aside from quality assurance, stating that they hoped to deliver the best experience possible at launch and expressing regret for missing out on the holiday season release window.
Croc Remaster Moving To A 2025 Release Window
The game’s original reveal may have come as something of a surprise to a lot of gamers given the series' niche status, butCrocproved to have an audience in its heyday, even spawning a sequel two years later.Crocwas known at the time for borrowing elements from other major franchises, such as movement mechanics fromthe classicTomb Raidergamesand a focus on collectibles like theBanjo-Kazooiefranchise.
In any case, retro re-releases in the modern era, especially for platformers, have proven to be a popular trend in the last decade as a lot of fan-favorite titles have seen ports, remasters, and full-on remakes. TheSpyro Reignited Trilogybrought back another iconic PlayStation franchise with a fresh coat of paint and an iconicSpongeBob Squarepantsgame even got a full remaster, both of which showed great success with sales.
It remains to be seen at the moment whenCroc: Legend of the Gobbosmight finally see the light of day on modern platforms, as promised, but at the very least, fans can rest assured that it is still on the way soon. Meanwhile, there are plenty of other platformers out there to enjoy and more to come, as even the indie gameYooka-Layleeis set to get the remaster treatmentsoon.
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos
WHERE TO PLAY
Help Croc, the crusading crocodile, rescue his peace-loving Gobbo Islander friends from the grasp of the evil magician Baron Dante. This game has five different 3-D worlds to explore and includes volcanoes, forests, ice glaciers, and underwater caves, each with its own unique elements, terrifying monsters, and mind-boggling obstacles. Stunningly rendered real-time 3-D graphics and seamless animation provide hours and hours of gameplay with over 40 levels, 50 different enemies, and 9 stage bosses. Free-roaming 3-D gameplay lets you go anywhere as you run, jump, climb, stomp, and even swim.
