By now you've probably heard about the long-awaited remaster of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, the PlayStation game developed by Argonaut Games and published by Rock It Games. The last few days have brought both good news and bad news for fans of the game.

The good news:

A collector's version of the remaster, originally planned for Nintendo Switch and PS5, will also be available on PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC.

This collector's edition will include:

• A digital code for the game (although a physical medium would have been appreciated),
• A DVD case with the game manual printed in colour,
• A 20 cm statue of Croc with a certificate of authenticity,
• The game's original soundtrack on 4 CDs,
• A key ring and a double-sided poster.

The collector's version is already available for pre-order on the Rock It Games website.

The bad news:

The game's release has been postponed. Argonaut Games announced the decision via its X account, stating that ‘the decision has not been taken lightly’, but that ‘a little more time is needed to add the finishing touches and ensure the game meets the high standards they aspire to, and that you deserve’.

No specific date has been given, apart from a vague ‘Q1 2025’. The original game was released on PlayStation in 1997, 27 years ago, so fans shouldn't be far behind.

Croc still has a strong community of fans who keep the game alive. At the time, the title received a favourable reception from both the press and the public, enough to allow the release of a second opus in 1999. Sadly, this would remain the franchise's last, hopes of a sequel having been dashed by the closure of Argonaut Games in 2004 (which reopened its doors in 2024 for this remaster).