SANTA MONICA, California – (BUSINESS WIRE) – He made you spin, jump and wump for 25 years, and this year, our beloved orange marsupial is celebrating in style. To kick off its silver anniversary on March 12, the true sequel to the classic 90s Crash Bandicoot trilogy and the first original entry to the Crash franchise in over 10 years, Crash Bandicoot ™ 4: it was time will be released on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X | S and Nintendo Switch ™. The game will also be released on PC via Battle.net later this year. Fans are amazed by the greatest Crash game of all time1, so whether it’s the first game or the hundredth, there’s no better time to experience massive levels, tougher bosses and more gameplay. Fans should also be on the lookout for tons of furtastic festivities from Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) in order to engage Crash Bandicoot fans throughout the year.
Developer Toys for Bob has been working hard to bring Crash Bandicoot 4: it was time for new platforms. PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X fans | S will have some reliable visual N. when they see the game running in 4K with 60 FPStwo. In addition, players on any next generation platform will enjoy faster load times to immerse themselves in the action of eating wumpas and 3D audio that will immerse them in entirely new dimensions. Furthermore, players who buy, or already own, Crash Bandicoot 4: it was time on PlayStation® 4 or Xbox One you will be entitled to receive state-of-the-art updates at no cost (except in Japan) within the same console family3 (including the ability to transfer saved data).
PlayStation® 5 owners in particular will get extra treatment with DualSense wireless controllers that bring adaptive triggers to players’ fingertips. Fans will now be able to feel the strength of Neo Cortex’s DNA-changing blaster and experience the tightness while fighting with Tawna’s Hookshot. In addition, the PlayStation® 5 Activity Card feature will give players a clear analysis of their progress in each of the game’s dimensions, providing guidance for achieving goals and more.
To increase the fun, fans will now be able to try Crash Bandicoot 4: it was time on the move, when the time-destroying platform adventure hits the Nintendo Switch ™ for the first time, while the Xbox Series X | S will use Smart Delivery to allow users to play the appropriate version, depending on the console.
Crash Bandicoot 4: it was time will be available for PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X | S for $ 59.99 SRP. Nintendo Switch ™ pre-orders ($ 39.99 SRP) are available in select territories starting today through the Nintendo online store. The game will also arrive on the PC via Battle.net, with pre-orders available now ($ 39.99 SRP). Fans can expect more information about the PC edition at a later date, along with other fun events in celebration of the franchise’s 25th.º birthday.
The game is now available for PlayStation® 4, PlayStation® 4 Pro, Xbox One and Xbox One X for $ 59.99 SRP, and players will be entitled to receive state-of-the-art updates at no cost (except in Japan) within the same console family3. To learn more about the next generation features, installation and other details, visit our FAQ page.
For more information about the Crash Bandicoot franchise, visit www.crashbandicoot.com and follow @CrashBandicoot on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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1 Based on average game hours
two The game versions for PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X will work in native 4K at 60FPS, while the Xbox Series S versions will be upgraded to 4K. Requires a 4K compatible device.
3 Players who have a disc version of the game must have a next generation console with a disc drive to obtain the update.