Summary
The remastered edition of classic PS1-era platformerCroc: Legend of the Gobbosis coming soon, as developer Argonaut games has announced an July 06, 2025 release date for the game. First released back in 1997,Croc: Legend of the Gobboswas a 3D platformer starring a cartoon crocodile.
3D platformers once seemed like the dominant form of early 3D games. Inspired by legendary titles likeSuper Mario 64, seemingly every platform boasted a cutesy mascot-led game where players ran, jumped, and collected tokens. In recent years, the genre has made a comeback despite being somewhat dormant throughout much of the PS3 and PS4 era. From nostalgia-fueled projects like 2015’sYooka-Layleeto a surge of new 3D platformers in 2021 likeRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart, players have proven more ready than ever to navigate 3D spaces and jump around collecting trinkets and defeating foes. The enthusiasm was underlined further byAstro Botwinning multiple Game of the Year honorsat prestigious recognition ceremonies like The Game awards and the DICE Awards.
Now players will get another chance to play an old classic, this time in the form of a remastered edition of the nearly 28-year-oldCroc: Legend of the Gobbos. After theCrocremaster was delayedin December 2024, Argonaut Games has locked down the game’s final release date to June 26, 2025. On that day, the game launches on modern platforms like the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and on PC via GOG.com.
Croc Remaster Gets Final Release Date and Trailer
In addition to support for HD resolutions and compatibility with modern hardware, theCroc: Legend of the Gobbosremaster will carry some contemporary conveniences like newCroctrophies and achievements. The remaster will also include some quality-of-life tweaks, like adjustments to the camera behavior, as well as support for modern control schemes. Beyond that, though the game is very much a remaster of an older title, visible in its low-poly graphical style and nearly retro game design sensibilities.
Reactions to the trailer release on social media like Twitter and Bluesky were generally positive, with some players looking forward to the chance to replay an old favorite title. A few called for Argonaut Games to commit to remastering the sequel, 1999’sCroc 2, should theCrocremaster prove successful. Beyond that, they also encouraged Argonaut to work on a full, entirely newCroc 3, to fully revive the series in the modern era.
Despite theCroc: Legend of the Gobbosremaster skipping Steamand risking the ire of that platform’s fans, it looks like excitement is building for the potential return of a well-liked classic. In an age that’s friendlier to the prospect of a new, mascot-led 3D platformer than ever, the idea of resurrectingCrocto appeal both to fans of old games and a new generation of players could be a tempting proposition for developers.
