Gex Trilogy Reveals Launch Date, Physical Editions And More
Limited Run Games has officially set 16th June as the release date for the remastered Gex Trilogy, confirming not only its arrival but also revealing several collectible physical editions. This signals a significant comeback for the long-silent platformer series, bringing the sharp-tongued gecko to the attention of a new wave of gamers.
The Gex franchise, known for its pop culture-heavy humour and sharp one-liners, has been absent from the gaming world since the late 1990s. With the upcoming release, fans can once again experience—or for the first time encounter—the quirky energy that defined the original trilogy. While the core gameplay remains faithful to the original versions, Limited Run Games has shared that the remasters will include quality-of-life upgrades such as native widescreen support and enhanced analog controls to improve movement during platforming sequences. Pre-orders for the trilogy open on 9th May.
Three Editions for Collectors and Fans
Alongside the digital versions set to launch on platforms like Steam, Limited Run is offering three physical editions:
Standard Edition: Includes all three games—Gex, Gex: Enter the Gecko, and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko—along with a game disc or cartridge, case, cover, manual, and a Steam key (for PC buyers).
Classic Edition: Adds a steelbook case, a 12”x16” double-sided poster, a selected soundtrack CD, and a retro-themed box to the contents of the Standard Edition.
Tail Time Edition: Designed for diehard fans, this deluxe version swaps the sampler CD for a full soundtrack and includes everything from the Classic Edition. It also comes with a collector’s box illustrated by Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano, a 36” inflatable Gex figure, a 7” Gex statue, trading cards, and a remote-shaped enamel pin.
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Originally developed by Crystal Dynamics, the rights to Gex were eventually acquired by Square Enix, which is now backing this revival with visual contributions from one of its most iconic artists.
Limited Run Games, recognized for its creative and often playful take on physical game releases, previously made headlines by releasing a DOOM collection in a working console box—paying tribute to the long-running joke that DOOM can be played on nearly any device.
With the Gex trilogy, the publisher seems poised to tap into the internet-fueled cult following the series picked up during the YouTube era, thanks in large part to its oddball humor.
This comeback also fits into a larger trend—the renewed popularity of 1990s-era mascot platformers. Like Bubsy and Glover, Gex is part of a group of characters who tried to mirror the success of icons like Mario and Crash Bandicoot. Though Gex never reached that level of fame, a wave of nostalgia may help bring him back into the spotlight—this time with a fresh coat of polish.
—Silviya.Y
