Argonaut Games has confirmed a firm release date for the Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster, setting launch on April 2, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PC and other modern consoles.
The developer also confirmed a physical Switch edition available for pre-order through Rock It Games, with that retail release scheduled for later in Q2 2025.
Background and what’s new
The remaster revisits the 1990s-era platformer and aims to blend the original’s design with modern enhancements.
Argonaut says the project recreates the classic gameplay while adding high-definition visuals, updated control mechanics and a modern camera.
The remaster will also include retro video modes so players can toggle between presentation styles that evoke the original release.
Gameplay and content
According to the announcement, the Croc remaster contains 45 levels across five distinct worlds, featuring environments such as volcanoes, ice glaciers and underwater caves.
The player character’s core abilities — running, jumping, climbing, swimming and a tail-spin attack — are retained and adapted for contemporary controls.
The remaster features enemies and boss encounters across its stages, following the series’ original structure.
Archival material: the Crocipedia
A notable component of the release is the “Crocipedia,” a curated digital archive assembled with help from original team members.
Argonaut says the Crocipedia compiles long-lost development artifacts including concept art, level designs, animation tests, design documents, rare promotional items, pre-release soundtrack mixes and documentary interviews with contributors to the original development.
The feature is presented as an in-depth resource for fans and game historians interested in the title’s creation.
Distribution and purchasing
Digital editions will be available for modern platforms on launch day; Nintendo Switch players can obtain the game digitally through their console storefront.
Collectors can secure a physical Switch edition via Rock It Games’ pre-orders, with that retail product slated to ship in Q2 2025.
Argonaut frames the remaster as both a faithful preservation of a beloved platformer and an entry-point for new players, delivering nostalgia combined with modern polish on Nintendo Switch, PC and current consoles.
The developer also confirmed a physical Switch edition available for pre-order through Rock It Games, with that retail release scheduled for later in Q2 2025.
Background and what’s new
The remaster revisits the 1990s-era platformer and aims to blend the original’s design with modern enhancements.
Argonaut says the project recreates the classic gameplay while adding high-definition visuals, updated control mechanics and a modern camera.
The remaster will also include retro video modes so players can toggle between presentation styles that evoke the original release.
Gameplay and content
According to the announcement, the Croc remaster contains 45 levels across five distinct worlds, featuring environments such as volcanoes, ice glaciers and underwater caves.
The player character’s core abilities — running, jumping, climbing, swimming and a tail-spin attack — are retained and adapted for contemporary controls.
The remaster features enemies and boss encounters across its stages, following the series’ original structure.
Archival material: the Crocipedia
A notable component of the release is the “Crocipedia,” a curated digital archive assembled with help from original team members.
Argonaut says the Crocipedia compiles long-lost development artifacts including concept art, level designs, animation tests, design documents, rare promotional items, pre-release soundtrack mixes and documentary interviews with contributors to the original development.
The feature is presented as an in-depth resource for fans and game historians interested in the title’s creation.
Distribution and purchasing
Digital editions will be available for modern platforms on launch day; Nintendo Switch players can obtain the game digitally through their console storefront.
Collectors can secure a physical Switch edition via Rock It Games’ pre-orders, with that retail product slated to ship in Q2 2025.
Argonaut frames the remaster as both a faithful preservation of a beloved platformer and an entry-point for new players, delivering nostalgia combined with modern polish on Nintendo Switch, PC and current consoles.
