Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time Exceeds 5 Million Sales

Key Highlights:

• Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, the long-awaited sequel in the iconic platformer franchise, has exceeded sales expectations.
• The game has reportedly sold over 5 million copies since its launch in 2020.
• Toys for Bob, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot 4, is pleased with the game’s “well-received” performance.
• Toys for Bob has recently transitioned into an independent studio, parting ways with Activision and partnering with Microsoft on a new project.
• Rumours suggest Toys for Bob may be working on a Spyro the Dragon sequel, similar to their successful Spyro Reignited Trilogy.

The iconic Crash Bandicoot franchise has continued its resurgence, with the latest sequel, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, reportedly exceeding sales expectations.

According to an update on the LinkedIn profile of Toby Schadt, the design director at Toys for Bob, the game has now surpassed the 5 million copies sold milestone since its 2020 launch.

The original LinkedIn post that was found courtesy of InsiderGaming has since become unavailable and the link does not work!

Crash Bandicoot 4 marked the first true sequel in the platformer series in over a decade, following 2008’s Crash: Mind Over Mutant.

The game brought back beloved franchise staples like the Aku Aku masks and Wumpa Fruit, while introducing new “Quantum Masks” that added a fresh spin on the classic platformer gameplay.

They gave Crash and Coco new abilities, including shifting dimensions, slowing down time, and phasing objects in and out of existence.

Flashback Tapes were special levels which offered challenging platforming sequences set before the events of the original title.

The well-received sequel’s performance has pleased Toys for Bob, with the studio labelling it as a “well-received” entry in the long-running series.

Crash Bandicoot 4’s success is further highlighted by its nomination for “Best Family Game” at the 2020 Game Awards.

The impressive sales milestone comes as Toys for Bob has recently undergone a significant change, transitioning into an independent studio.

The developer has parted ways with Activision and has partnered with Microsoft on a new project, citing the freedom and flexibility of being an indie as a key factor behind the move.

The Future of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro

Rumours have already begun to swirl about Toys for Bob’s potential future projects, with speculation suggesting the studio may be working on a Spyro the Dragon sequel.

The developer previously handled the well-received Spyro Reignited Trilogy, and the success of Crash Bandicoot 4 could pave the way for a new Spyro adventure.

As Toys for Bob embarks on its independent journey, the impressive sales of Crash Bandicoot 4 and the potential for new Crash and Spyro titles bode well for the studio’s future.

Fans of the iconic franchises can look forward to seeing what the newly independent Toys for Bob has in store.