If you’re craving a nostalgic trip back to the 90s with a touch of lizard charm, you’re in for a treat! Crystal Dynamics is bringing the beloved Gex series, which includes the original 1995 platformer and its two follow-ups, to digital platforms like PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC on June 16th.
You may remember that The Gex Trilogy was announced earlier this year, comprising the classic 2D PS1 platformer Gex, along with its two 3D successors: Gex: Enter the Gecko and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko, released in 1998 and 1999 respectively.
Limited Run Games is behind the release, and while they’re not labeling it as a remaster, they do promise “additional features and multiple enhancements.” Expect to see native widescreen support, save states, and a rewind function, along with artwork and archival content, including classic advertisements, a music player, and a fresh interview with Gex’s voice actor (in the US), Dana Gould.
Initially, The Gex Trilogy will launch digitally on platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and Steam on June 16th. However, Limited Run also aims to offer a physical edition later this year for those who prefer a tangible collection. The $39.99 USD Standard Edition will include either a disc or cartridgebased on your platform (the PC version comes with a Steam key), and a $74.99 Classic Edition that adds a Steelbook, a reversible poster, a soundtrack CD, and a “retro box” reminiscent of PS1 games.
For the ultimate nostalgia experience, there’s also a $199.99 Tail Time Edition, available for pre-order from May 9th to July 6th. This edition features everything from the Classic Edition (upgrading the soundtrack CD to a full album), plus a 7-inch Gex statue, trading cards, a Remote Pin, and a special box featuring artwork by Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano. And let’s not forget the 36-inch inflatable Gex for your enjoyment!
Crystal Dynamics has long moved on from Gex, focusing on projects like the Legacy of Kain series, Marvel’s Avengers, and various Tomb Raider games. The studio, which recently announced layoffs, is currently collaborating with Microsoft on the troubled Perfect Dark reboot and is also working on an untitled Tomb Raider game in partnership with Amazon. This latter project was likely intended to coincide with Amazon’s Tomb Raider TV series, but recent news suggests that the show, written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, has been cancelled.
