Croc Remaster Release Date Delayed

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Key Takeaways

  • Croc: Legend of the Gobbos’ remaster has been delayed to Q1 2025 for quality assurance.
  • The game’s original release date was December 2024 for all current platforms.
  • Croc was a classic platformer from the 1990s, similar to Spyro, that found a niche audience.

As a gamer who grew up in the 90s and early 2000s, I have fond memories of playing platformers like Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, Tomb Raider, Banjo-Kazooie, and even SpongeBob SquarePants. The news of Croc’s remaster brings a wave of nostalgia and excitement, as it reminds me of the countless hours spent collecting gobbos, solving puzzles, and exploring vibrant worlds.

As a gaming enthusiast, I was excitedly anticipating the remaster of the iconic PlayStation platformer, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, set to release in December. However, I recently learned that the developer has pushed back its launch to the first quarter of 2025. Unfortunately, there’s no exact date announced yet for when we can get our hands on this classic remastered version. What I do know is that it will be available on all major current-generation consoles and PC, making it accessible to gamers everywhere.

In the 1990s, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos was a less familiar but still popular platformer game that provided an alternative to well-known titles such as Spyro the Dragon and Crash Bandicoot. It debuted on the original PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and PC in 1997. Like Spyro, this game features a main character (Croc) who is on a mission to save small creatures called Gobbos from the villain, Baron Dante.

Initially, the “Croc” remaster was planned for a December 2024 launch across all platforms. However, the developers, Argonaut Games, announced on Twitter that the game has been postponed to the first quarter of 2025. The team did not give reasons for the delay except for quality assurance, expressing their intention to provide an outstanding gaming experience at launch and apologizing for missing the holiday season release window.

Croc Remaster Moving To A 2025 Release Window

Initially, many video game enthusiasts might have found it unexpected that Croc was released, considering the obscure nature of its series. However, during its peak popularity, Croc managed to capture an audience and even led to a sequel being developed just two years afterward. Back then, Croc was recognized for adopting features from well-known franchises; for instance, it mimicked the movement mechanics from the popular Tomb Raider games, while its emphasis on collectibles resembled the Banjo-Kazooie franchise.

To put it simply, in recent years, it’s become quite common to see classic games from the past being revived or updated for modern platforms, particularly platformers. Many beloved titles have been re-released as ports, remasters, or even full remakes. For instance, the “Spyro Reignited Trilogy” brought back an iconic PlayStation franchise with a new look, and the classic “SpongeBob SquarePants” game was given a complete overhaul in a remaster. Both have enjoyed significant success in terms of sales.

It’s yet undetermined when the classic game Croc: Legend of the Gobbos will make its appearance on contemporary platforms, as suggested, but for now, enthusiasts can take comfort in knowing that it’s still in the pipeline. In the interim, there are numerous platform games to explore and more on the horizon. Even the indie game Yooka-Laylee is slated for a remastered version soon.

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2024-12-07 00:53