Crash Bandicoot 4 and Spyro Reignited Trilogy developer Toys for Bob has formally confirmed that it’s going to companion with Xbox for its subsequent recreation.
In a message on X (previously Twitter), Toys for Bob says Xbox will publish its subsequent venture, which is “nonetheless very early in improvement”. As such, it is perhaps some time earlier than we hear something farther from the studio.
The developer does, nonetheless, say that it is “so sooo impressed about” the sport, and that it may well’t wait to share extra. Sadly, it does not appear like extra can be coming in subsequent month’s Xbox showcase, at any price.
![Spyro leaping away from an icy enemy in Spyro Reignited Trilogy, developed by Toys for Bob](https://techraptor.net/sites/default/files/styles/content_inline_mobile/public/images/toys-for-bob-xbox-publishing-spyro-reignited.jpg?itok=KUxRHg1L)
Rumors first started to swirl that Toys for Bob would workforce up with Xbox for its subsequent recreation again in March, however as we speak’s announcement represents the primary official affirmation that the partnership goes forward.
Some would possibly think about the team-up a bit unusual contemplating that Toys for Bob grew to become unbiased from Microsoft in February, however a studio going indie does not imply it may well’t workforce up with its former homeowners, in spite of everything.
Moreover, given the weird studio closure spree on which Microsoft embarked lately, Toys for Bob is arguably in the perfect place in relation to working with Microsoft and the Xbox model.
Proper now, we’re undecided whether or not Toys for Bob’s recreation can be Xbox-exclusive. Teaming up with Xbox as a writer would appear to suggest exclusivity, however in spite of everything, a few of Xbox’s video games can be found on different programs.
![Crash running towards the camera with Aku-Aku by his side in Toys for Bob's Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy](https://techraptor.net/sites/default/files/styles/content_inline_mobile/public/images/toys-for-bob-xbox-publishing-crash-n-sane.jpg?itok=pU8W1bgf)
With none additional details about Toys for Bob’s new venture to go on, we are able to solely speculate about what it is perhaps, however many will little question be hoping for a brand new Crash Bandicoot or Spyro the Dragon recreation.
A partnership with Xbox might nicely present some gas for that fireplace; in spite of everything, these franchises are technically Microsoft-owned due to the Activision Blizzard merger.
Nonetheless, we’ll simply have to attend and see what Toys for Bob has on the playing cards. Keep tuned for extra.