Ty the Tasmanian Tigeris one of my all-time favourite games. Sure; it didn’t set the world on fire. Some may have said that it’s a ‘Crash Bandicoot clone’ that ‘makes no effort [to] hid[e] its influences.’ That doesn’t stop me loving it as much as I do. People like me might be in the minority, but gosh-darn-it there’s enough of us to bring this game back!
Last year developer Krome Studios launched aKickstarter campaignto bringTy the Tasmanian Tigerto the Nintendo Switch. Originally released back in 2002 for the GameCube, PS2, and original Xbox, anHD remasterwas brought to Steam in 2016 and has received ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ reviews (98%).
The crowd-funding campaign, which aimed to raise $50,000, ended up being backed by over 2500 people and reached $132,242 in total. The stretch goals they hit meant that ports for the Xbox One and the PS4 were now possible. Adapting the code and the base gameplay of the 2016 remaster, news about a release has been rather quiet since the Kickstarter campaign drew to a close. That was, until today.
Written in ablog postto Kickstarter backers, and shared withEurogamer, the developer confirmed thatTy the Tasmanian Tigerwill be coming to the Nintendo eShop on July 31, 2025. They also elaborated on further ports, saying that a PS4 version would come “as soon as possible,” with Xbox One sometime “after that.” In a poll on their Kickstarter page, backers were given the choice about which system, after the Nintendo Switch, should be given priority. PS4 came in as a clear winner.
The Nintendo Switch has seen a number of good ports over its relatively short lifespan, including CD Projekt Red’sThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Itsporting prowessis one of its unique selling points over its competitors. That being said, very few developers take the time to integrate motion control functionality into their titles. This is where Krome Studios seems to have gone the extra mile, as you’re able to see from the video demonstration below.
Do you have fond memories of Ty’s outback adventure? Will you be picking up this beloved remaster when it comes to the Nintendo Switch at the end of next month? Make sure to let us know in the comments below!
Ty the Tasmanian Tigerreleases on August 07, 2025, for Nintendo Switch.
