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Croc 2 Returns: Kingdom of the Gobbos Remaster Hits Nintendo Switch
Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos Announced for Nintendo Switch!
What’s the Big News?
Argonaut Games just announced that Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos is coming to Nintendo Switch!
Important Point: Mark your calendars — the game launches in Q4 2026 (that’s October through December 2026).
This isn’t just a simple re-release — it’s a full remaster with shiny new graphics, modern upgrades, and even a name change to match what the developers originally called it during development!
What Is Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos?
Think of it like taking a classic cartoon from your childhood, cleaning up the film, adding brighter colors, fixing the scratchy audio, and giving it a brand-new bonus features disc. That’s what a remaster does for video games!
- Enhanced visuals — everything looks crisp and beautiful in HD
- Quality-of-life improvements — annoying bits from the original are fixed
- Original name restored — now called "Kingdom of the Gobbos" like the devs intended
The Story So Far… (ELI5 Version)
Imagine Croc (our crocodile hero) goes on a big adventure to find his missing parents. But uh-oh! His old enemy Baron Dante comes back from the dead (thanks to his minions, the Dantinis) and wants revenge.
Croc travels through four unique villages, saving his little furry friends called Gobbos and fighting big bosses called Guardians. One of them is Soveena the Squid — she loves Ginger Soda so much it makes her extra dangerous!
New & Improved Gameplay Features
Croc still has all his classic moves — jumping, tail-spinning, and climbing — but now he’s learned some awesome new tricks:
Brand-New Abilities
- Triple Jump — Jump three times in mid-air to reach super high places!
- Minecart Rides — Speed through caves like a rollercoaster
- Car Racing — Zoom around in tiny vehicles
- Speedboat Action — Splash across water at high speeds
- Hang Glider — Catch the wind and soar like a bird
- Wooden Airplane — Take to the skies in a charming propeller plane
Massive World to Explore
- Over 40 levels of open-ended 3D platforming
- Multiple paths and secrets in every area
- Mix of classic platforming fun with modern game design
A Digital Museum: The Croc2pedia
Just like the first remaster had the Crocipedia, this game includes the Croc2pedia — an in-game digital museum! It’s like walking through a museum exhibit inside the game.
Important Point: The Croc2pedia includes:
- Never-before-seen concept art
- Cut content that didn’t make the final game
- Interviews with original 1999 devs AND the remaster team
- Creative evolution — from early sketches to finished game
What the Creators Have to Say
Mike Arkin (Co-CEO, Argonaut Games)
"We’ve made no secret of the fact that if Croc did well in the market, the obvious next project would be to remaster Croc 2. Croc’s successful return exceeded what we hoped for, and that made the decision easy. Croc 2 was originally built on a totally different engine to Croc, posing its own set of remastering challenges, but the early work we did to validate our approach paid off."
Translation: "The first remaster sold great, so we had to do Croc 2! It was trickier because it used different tech, but we figured it out."
Jez San OBE (Founder, Argonaut Games)
"Croc 2 was always the plan, once we saw how fans embraced the first remaster. It’s a real pleasure to see the next chapter in Croc’s story brought to today’s modern platforms, and I can’t wait for both longtime fans and new players to experience it in glorious HD."
Translation: "We planned this all along. It’s awesome seeing Croc back in HD for old fans and new kids alike!"
When Can You Play?
| Platform | Release Window |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Q4 2026 (Oct–Dec) |
Important Point: The first game, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, got remastered and released on Switch last year — so this is the direct sequel arriving soon!
Announcement Trailer
The trailer is available on YouTube! Watch it here:
Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos Announcement Trailer
(Note: The trailer embed wasn’t included in this article format, but you can click the link above to watch it.)
Summary
- Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos is a full remaster coming to Nintendo Switch in Q4 2026
- Features enhanced HD visuals, modern QoL improvements, and restored original title
- Story: Croc searches for parents, battles resurrected Baron Dante across 4 villages
- New moves: Triple jump, minecarts, racing, speedboats, hang glider, airplane
- 40+ open-ended levels blending classic and modern platforming
- Croc2pedia = in-game museum with dev art, cut content, interviews
- Devs are excited — first remaster’s success greenlit this project
- First game already available on Switch (released 2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to play the first Croc game before this one?
A: Nope! While it continues the story, the game explains what you need to know. But playing the first remaster (on Switch now) makes it extra fun!
Q: What does "remaster" mean exactly?
A: It’s the same game you remember, but with better graphics, smoother controls, fixed bugs, and bonus features — like a "Director’s Cut" movie.
Q: Will it be on other consoles besides Switch?
A: The announcement only mentions Nintendo Switch for now. Other platforms might come later, but nothing’s confirmed yet.
Q: What’s the difference between "Croc 2" and "Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos"?
A: They’re the same game! "Kingdom of the Gobbos" was the working title during development in 1999. The remaster restores that name.
Q: Is this a remake or a remaster?
A: Remaster. A remake rebuilds everything from scratch (like Resident Evil 4 Remake). A remaster polishes the original code and assets — which is what Argonaut did here.
Ready for more Croc? The first remaster is on Switch right now — perfect time to replay (or play for the first time!) before the sequel arrives in late 2026!
