Lost Jak and Daxter Remaster Pitch From Former Sanzaru Games Developers Surfaces Online
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Newly unearthed footage reveals that former Sanzaru Games developers pitched a Jak and Daxter remaster back in 2019, hoping to give the PlayStation classics the modern treatment.
The gaming community loves a good look at what could have been, and a newly surfaced pitch gives us a glimpse into a resurrected classic. Writing on LinkedIn, former Sanzaru Games senior animator Travis Howe revealed that a small team at the studio assembled an internal pitch for a Jak and Daxter remaster back in 2019. According to the original report by Eurogamer, this project was a passionate fan pitch intended to capture Sony's attention and secure permission to build a full-scale remake in the vein of the successful Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon revivals.
The uncovered footage features a brief twenty-six-second clip showcasing a shot-for-shot recreation of a classic cutscene between the iconic duo. Senior character artist Tyler Bronis also collaborated on the project, which highlights the distinct visual direction the team wanted to pursue. While the studio was closed by Meta earlier this year, these developers are sharing their past work to remind players of the talent that went into titles like Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. Howe is encouraging fans to engage with the post to demonstrate that sustained, genuine market demand still exists for the franchise.
For modern players who grew up with the PlayStation 2 era, the idea of bringing Naughty Dog's platforming icons back with modern fidelity is an exciting prospect. Sony has shown an appetite for revisiting its rich catalogue over the years, though official word on Jak and Daxter remains quiet. As platforms evolve and players look for comfort in cherished franchises, pitches like this prove that developers share the same nostalgia as their audiences. You can read the original details over at Eurogamer.
Tags: Jak and Daxter, PlayStation, Sanzaru Games, Retro Gaming, Remaster
Original article: Eurogamer