
The original creator of Tomba! is Tokuro Fujiwara. He played a significant role in the development of Tomba! Special Edition by working closely with Limited Run Games (LRG) to bring the classic game back to life2. As the original creator, Fujiwara's involvement ensured that the essence of the game was maintained while adding new features to introduce the game to a whole new audience.

In their PlayStation.blog interview, Tokuro Fujiwara and Alena Alambeigi discussed the challenges of creating the original PlayStation version of Tomba!, specifically the blend of 2D and 3D visuals to create a 2.5D platformer. They also talked about the impact of Tomba! and why now is the right time to bring the game back for modern audiences.

The release date for the rerelease of Tomba! on the Nintendo Switch is August 1, 2024. The game, titled Tomba! Special Edition, is an enhanced version of the original PlayStation 2.5D platformer, created for modern consoles using the Carbon engine. The release will also be available on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, while the PlayStation 4 version will launch at a later date.