Crash Bandicoot Makes His Way Four-Ward to Next-Gen Consoles, Switch, and PC in 2021!
February 09 2021 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Activision to Celebrate an Unfurgettable 25th
Anniversary All Year Long
He’s made you spin, jump and wump for 25 years, and this year,
our beloved orange marsupial is celebrating in style. To kick off
his silver anniversary, on March 12, the true sequel to the classic
Crash Bandicoot trilogy from the ‘90s and the first original entry
in the Crash franchise in more than 10 years, Crash Bandicoot™ 4:
It’s About Time will launch on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S and
Nintendo Switch™. The game will also launch on PC via Battle.net
later this year. Fans are smitten with the biggest Crash game
ever1, so whether it’s their first playthrough or their hundredth,
there’s no better time to experience massive levels, badder bosses
and more gameplay. Fans should also be on the look-out for tons of
furtastic festivities from Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI)
aimed to engage Crash Bandicoot fans throughout the year.
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Run, don’t walk, Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s
About Time is making its way to PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S and
Nintendo Switch™ on March 12, 2021. The game is also coming soon to
PC via Battle.net. Players on next-gen platforms can enjoy N.
credible 4K visuals, quicker loading times and 3D audio that will
immerse them in all-new dimensions. Additionally, fans can play on
the go when the time-shattering platforming adventure makes it way
to Nintendo Switch™ for the first time. (Graphic: Business
Wire)
Developer Toys for Bob has been hard at work to bring Crash
Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time to new platforms. Fans on PlayStation®
5 and Xbox Series X|S are in for some N. credible visuals when they
see the game run in 4K with 60 FPS2. Additionally, players on
either next-gen platform will enjoy quicker loading times to dive
into the wumpa-eating action and 3D audio that will immerse them in
all-new dimensions. What’s more, players who purchase, or already
have, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time on PlayStation® 4 or Xbox
One will be entitled to receive next-gen upgrades at no cost
(except in Japan) within the same console family3 (including the
ability to transfer saved data).
PlayStation® 5 owners in particular will be in for an extra
treat with DualSense wireless controllers bringing adaptive
triggers to players’ fingertips. Fans will now be able to feel the
force of Neo Cortex’s DNA-changing blaster and experience the grip
as they grapple with Tawna’s Hookshot. Additionally, PlayStation®
5’s Activity Card feature will give players a clear breakdown of
their progress throughout each of the game’s dimensions, providing
guidance to achieve objectives and more.
Adding to the fun, fans will now be able to experience Crash
Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time on the go when the time-shattering
platforming adventure makes it way to Nintendo Switch™ for the
first time, while Xbox Series X|S will utilize Smart Delivery to
enable users to play the appropriate version depending on their
console.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time will be available for
PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $59.99 SRP. Pre-orders for
Nintendo Switch™ ($39.99 SRP) are available in select territories
starting today, via the Nintendo e-shop. The game will also be
coming to PC via Battle.net, with pre-orders available now ($39.99
SRP). Fans can expect more information on the PC edition at a later
date, along with other fun happenings in celebration of the
franchise’s 25th anniversary.
The game is available now for PlayStation® 4, PlayStation® 4
Pro, Xbox One and Xbox One X for $59.99 SRP, and players will be
entitled to receive next-gen upgrades at no cost (except in Japan)
within the same console family3. To learn more about next-gen
features, installation and other details, visit our FAQ page.
For more information on the Crash Bandicoot franchise,
please visit www.crashbandicoot.com and follow @CrashBandicoot on
Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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@Activision.
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1 Based on average hours of play
2 PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X versions of the game will run
native 4K at 60FPS, while Xbox Series S versions will upscale to
4K. Requires 4K compatible device.
3 Players who have a disc version of the game must own a next
gen console that has a disc drive to obtain the upgrade.
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