Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos Out Oct 29 on All Platforms

Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos launches digitally on October 29, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC through Steam and GOG. Argonaut Games announced development is complete, restoring the remaster's original planned title and bringing the 1999 platformer back with enhanced visuals and quality-of-life improvements.

Key Takeaways

• Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos launches digitally on October 29, 2026 for Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
• Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos includes more than 40 levels of open-ended 3D platforming across four villages.
• Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos adds the Croc2pedia museum, with design materials, interviews, and artwork from development.
• Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos comes to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, with physical PS5 and Switch 2 editions under a PM Studios deal.

When does Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos release?

Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos releases digitally on October 29, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Windows PC via Steam and GOG. Argonaut Games announced on October 23 that development is complete, and the launch caps Croctober, the studio's month of news and updates that started on October 1.

The remaster restores the full title Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos, the name the game carried during development before the original shipped in 1999 as Croc 2. It is a remaster of the second Croc adventure, not a new sequel, and it follows the 2025 remaster of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. Argonaut said it would remaster Croc 2 if sales of the first remaster were successful, and the July 2026 reveal confirmed the project.

Argonaut co-CEO Mike Arkin framed the release as a return rather than a new game, saying players now have a date for their next adventure on October 29, with the original's open-ended 3D platforming, enhanced visuals, and quality-of-life improvements. Founder Jez San added that sharing the adventure with another generation of players on October 29 is something special for the studio.

What is Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos about?

Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos follows Croc as he searches for his long-lost parents. The story starts with a message in a bottle found on the beach, telling Croc his birth
 parents are looking for him. He leaves Gobbo Valley for the mainland, where the search runs into Baron Dante, who has returned, and Professor Gobbo, captured after witnessing Dante's resurrection.

The adventure runs across more than 40 levels of open-ended 3D platforming, spread across four distinct villages: a coastal settlement, snowy paths, prehistoric surroundings, and a mountaintop community. Croc helps villagers, completes missions, collects crystals, and rescues Gobbos along the way. Swap Meet Pete's General Store puts the crystals to work: the cat merchant sells useful gadgets, and his Crystal Ball lets Croc travel between villages.

The game keeps the spirit of the original intact while adding modern improvements to make the experience smoother on current hardware. For players who grew up on the 1999 game, this is the same adventure rebuilt. For new players, it is a family-friendly platformer with exploration, collectibles, and a lighter tone than most of the week's bigger releases.

What is new in the Croc 2 remaster?

The Croc 2 remaster adds enhanced visuals and a range of quality-of-life
 improvements over the 1999 original, though Argonaut has not published a full list of every change. The clearest new feature is Croc2pedia, a museum that opens up material from the game's development, including ideas that never made it into the finished adventure, plus interviews and artwork.

On Xbox, the remaster includes 37 achievements worth 1,000 Gamerscore, 19 of which are hidden. The list includes collection goals such as getting every crystal in a level and every heart pot, plus skill goals such as winning the boat race after leading at the end of the first lap and reaching maximum bonus health on remastered difficulty. Unlike the first Croc remaster, the achievement list asks for more effort from completionists.

Argonaut has not published a price for the remaster, so store pages are the place to check on launch day. Wishlisting is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and GOG, while Switch wishlisting opens on October 29 through an email sign-up page on Argonaut's site that sends a direct eShop link. Physical editions are coming too: on October 23, Argonaut announced PS5 and Switch 2 physical versions under a North American publishing deal with PM Studios, with an Xbox Series X|S physical release announced shortly after. The Switch 2 version itself arrives in 2027, alongside the Switch 2 version of the first remaster.

Is Croc 2 worth playing in a crowded release week?

Croc 2 lands in one of the busiest weeks of the year, alongside Phantom Blade Zero and Look Outside on consoles. Its case is different from both: a shorter, family-friendly platformer with a complete story, no live-service grind, and a museum of development history included. For players who want a palate cleanser between bigger games, or a game to play with younger family members, Croc 2 fits a gap the week's other releases do not cover.

Returning players get the full original adventure with modern presentation and the Croc2pedia extras. New players get a self-contained story that needs no knowledge of the first game, though playing the first remaster first adds context for Croc's world. Either way, the October 29 digital launch means no waiting for a physical copy to start.

Frequently asked questions

When does Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos release?

October 29, 2026, digitally on Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and GOG.

Is Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos a new game?

No. It is a remaster of the 1999 sequel Croc 2, with enhanced visuals, quality-of-life improvements, and the Croc2pedia museum.

How many levels are in Croc 2?

More than 40 levels of open-ended 3D platforming across four villages.

Is Croc 2 coming to Switch 2?

Yes, in 2027, alongside the Switch 2 version of the first Croc remaster. Physical PS5 and Switch 2 editions are planned under a PM Studios deal.

How much does Croc 2 cost?

Argonaut has not published a price. Check the store page on launch day for the final price on each platform.

Sources: Argonaut Games announcement via ComicBuzz, Pixel Herald, and TrueAchievements.

Images: Argonaut Games