CROAK is a hand-drawn 2D platformer from WoodRunner Games, coming to Xbox in March 2027. Here’s everything we know so far, from the release date and Game Pass to platforms, price and achievements.
CROAK at a glance
- Release date: March 2027
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Xbox PC app
- Xbox Play Anywhere: Yes
- Game Pass: Day one (Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
- Price: Not announced yet
- Developer: WoodRunner Games
- Publisher: WoodRunner Games
- Genre: Hand-drawn 2D platformer
- Players: Single-player
- Age rating: PEGI 12 / ESRB T
- Achievements: Full list not published yet
Our CROAK game hub has the key facts at a glance. This page goes into more detail, and we’ll keep it updated as more is confirmed. CROAK is also on our list of every game coming to Xbox Game Pass.
What is CROAK?
CROAK is a hand-drawn 2D platformer from WoodRunner Games. You play a frog prince trying to reach the Witch’s Banquet, and getting there means using your tongue as a grappling hook and bouncing around levels like a pinball.
Each whimsical world has its own wacky boss, hidden collectibles and a unique traversal ability that changes how you move. The developers promise a challenge, so expect tricky jumps and plenty of retries. As the store listing puts it: grit your teeth, you’re gonna CROAK. The colourful art style softens the difficulty without taking the bite out of it.
When is the CROAK release date?
It’s due in March 2027, according to Xbox Wire’s ID@Xbox x IGN showcase recap (20 October 2026). There’s no exact day yet.
Is CROAK on Game Pass?
Yes. Xbox Wire’s ID@Xbox x IGN showcase recap (20 October 2026) says it arrives in March 2027 for Xbox Series X|S and the Xbox PC app, day one with Game Pass. That covers Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Which Xbox platforms is CROAK on, and is it Play Anywhere?
It’s listed for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The Xbox Store listing includes Xbox Play Anywhere, so one digital purchase covers both your console and the Xbox PC app.
How much will CROAK cost?
Xbox pricing hasn’t been announced yet. When we checked on 9 November 2026, the Xbox Store listing had no purchase option or price, which is normal before pre-orders open. We’ll add the price in pounds and dollars once it’s listed.
Does CROAK have achievements?
Not confirmed yet. The Xbox Store listing doesn’t show Xbox achievements so far, and no list has been published. We’ll add the count once Xbox confirms it.
Everything we’ve written about the game is in one place on our CROAK hub, and we’ll keep this page updated as more is confirmed.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
