The wait for the physical edition of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos has been an agonizing journey for fans. With delays stretching over a year, the situation has become increasingly frustrating.
The game's initial release on Switch in April 2025 was overshadowed by the excitement of the Switch 2 reveal, and those who pre-ordered the physical copy months earlier were left in the dark. The game itself faced delays, and Rock It Games, the publisher, cited tariff issues as a reason for the initial setback. However, the company assured fans that things were back on track.
But here's where it gets controversial: after the release of the 'Platinum Edition' update in October 2025, Rock It Games pushed back the physical release again, citing issues with the mastering and approval process for the disc and cartridge with Sony and Nintendo.
In a recent blog post, Rock It Games acknowledged that the delays have been unacceptable and promised to only offer games once development is complete and their delivery timelines are under their control. However, they still haven't provided a firm release date.
According to the post, the game discs and cartridges have been approved for production, and the extra merchandise for the Collector's Edition is either complete or expected to arrive by the end of the month. But here's the catch: production updates have been inconsistent, leaving fans confused and frustrated.
One user on Reddit expressed their lack of trust in Rock It Games, stating that honesty about the challenges would have been more appreciated than the constant delays. Others have requested refunds due to their frustration with the process.
Developer Argonaut Games, however, remains optimistic, stating that both the regular and Collector's Editions of Croc are coming soon. They assure fans that they are just as eager to receive the physical copies as their customers are.
So, when exactly will Croc: Legend of the Gobbos finally arrive in physical form? Only time will tell, but here's hoping that 2026 is the year we finally get our hands on it!
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