If you were hoping to round out your 2024 with a solid blast of ’90s nostalgia, there’s bad news; Argonaut Games’ Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster, scheduled for release this month, has been delayed until the “first quarter” of next year.
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos was initially released for PlayStation 1 some 27 years ago, taking players, in the role of the titular reptile, on a platforming adventure through Gobbo Valley in an attempt to free their friends from the evil magician Baron Dante.
Argonaut announced that it was resurrecting its beloved 1997 3D platformer in August, news that was doubly surprising given that Argonaut hadn’t existed since it closed amid financial problems in 2004. However, the studio has now risen from the ashes. from the past. as a “boutique publisher” under new co-CEOs Gary Sheinwald and Mike Arkin.
The revived company’s Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster was originally due to release for PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (via GOG) this month, but Argonaut has now delayed its release . in early 2025 to “add the finishing touches to ensure the game meets the high standards we aspire to and that you deserve.”
“We understand that after 27 years of waiting, this news may be a little disappointing,” he continued, “especially with the holiday season approaching. However, our goal has always been to deliver a game with the quality and polish that truly “We appreciate your patience and support as we work to bring Croc back in the best way possible.”
The revamp of Argonaut’s Croc: Legend of the Gobbos promises improved high-definition graphics, updated modern control mechanics, and a “nostalgic, fun, and authentic gaming experience.” It will also include Crocipedia, a “curated digital museum” that incorporates game design documents, concept art, animation tests, and interviews with team members.
When Croc: Legend of the Gobbos finally appears next year, its digital edition, available on all platforms, will cost $29.99, while a physical edition for PS5 and Switch will be priced at $39.99. But if you’re absolutely crazy about nostalgia, a $129.99 collector’s edition is also available, which includes the remaster, a full-color manual, a four-disc soundtrack with over 100 songs, a keychain, a sheet of stickers, a poster and a premium box. and an eight-inch resin crocodile statue.
