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Argonaut Initiates R&D on Croc 2 Remaster, Teases Buck Bumble Comeback

Early development has begun on the Croc 2 remaster, with Buck Bumble’s revival remaining an unconfirmed future project.

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Overview

  • Argonaut Games launched its Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster earlier this year and is now conducting early research and development for a Croc 2 update
  • Founder Jez San highlighted Croc’s original sales of over 3 million copies on PlayStation as the driving force behind choosing it for the studio’s first remaster
  • Co-CEO Mike Arkin confirmed that Croc 2 will run on a different engine and said initial R&D tests validate the planned approach
  • Executives have publicly expressed interest in remastering Buck Bumble, the 1998 Nintendo 64 shooter, but cautioned that no timeline has been set
  • Beyond the Croc franchise, Argonaut is eyeing other legacy IPs such as I-Ninja and Starglider to capitalize on retro gaming nostalgia