Ethan Crossfield 
If you grew up on PlayStation mascot platformers—or just want a polished way to revisit one—Croc 2 is coming back. Argonaut Games is remastering Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos for modern consoles, with an official launch targeted for Q4 2026. Here’s what’s confirmed, who will care most, and what to watch for before you hit that wishlist.
What changed in the Croc 2 remaster—and what didn’t
Argonaut Games is bringing Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos to modern consoles via a remaster. The official reveal trailer points to updated visuals and improved controls, while keeping the game’s core platforming identity intact. In other words, this isn’t positioned as a reinvention of the original—more like a modernization pass designed to make the classic feel better to play today.
The remaster is also set to include bonus materials tied to the original development. That includes development design drafts and interviews with the people behind the game, giving fans additional context beyond the finished levels. The follow-up is landing after Argonaut’s earlier Croc remaster work, which used similar add-ons to expand what players could explore after booting up.
Who’s affected: PS1 fans, platformer players, and Croc newcomers
Croc 2 is a natural fit for the current wave of retro revivals—especially for players who associate the original PlayStation era with the rise of mascot platformers. The PS1 library helped popularize the genre’s shift toward 3D, and games like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon became long-running franchises. Alongside the biggest names, the console also hosted cult-favorite platformers such as Croc, Gex, and Klonoa.
For longtime Croc fans, the biggest draw is getting the sequel remastered rather than left as a time-locked PS1 memory. For newer platformer audiences, the remaster offers a modern entry point to a series that previously lived mostly in nostalgia circles. And because Argonaut has already remastered the first Croc (including extra concept-style content), players who liked that approach have a clearer idea of what to expect from this follow-up.
Release timing and what to watch next in 2026
Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos is scheduled to officially debut in Q4 2026 on modern consoles. As of the announcement, Argonaut has not confirmed a specific day, but the game is already available for players to add to their wishlist.
The remaster also follows a broader pattern: Argonaut previously remastered Croc: Legend of the Gobbos with an enhanced presentation and improved control schemes, and it partnered with Titanium Games in 2025 for that release. In the Croc 2 remaster, Argonaut is again leaning into behind-the-scenes additions, including design drafts and developer interviews. If you’re tracking quality, that consistency—updated playability plus expanded extras—is the clearest through-line so far.
Argonaut itself isn’t a constant headline-maker, but it has a long history across licensed properties and technical work, and it has been active again since reopening in 2024 with remaster-focused plans.
What players should know
- Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos is getting a remaster from Argonaut Games for modern consoles.
- The remaster targets Q4 2026, with a wishlist option open now; a hard release date hasn’t been confirmed.
- Expect revamped graphics and improved controls, while the core gameplay is intended to stay true to the original.
- Bonus content is part of the package, including development design drafts and developer interviews.
- This release follows Argonaut’s earlier remaster of the original Croc, which also included extra concept-style content and additional modes.
Expert View
This feels like the right kind of retro comeback: modernized controls and visuals, paired with extras that respect the original work rather than replacing it. The only real unknown for players is how closely the remaster’s feel matches what made the PS1 version memorable—something that won’t be fully clear until hands-on footage or reviews land closer to the Q4 2026 window. Still, Argonaut’s prior Croc remaster approach suggests a consistent direction, making this a solid watchlist item for platformer fans and nostalgia-driven players alike.
