SANTA MONICA, California – (BUSINESS THREAD) – He has been making you spin, jump and bump for 25 years, and this year we are celebrating our beloved orange marsupial in style. Starting its silver anniversary on March 12, the real sequel is to the classic Crash Bandicoot trilogy from the 90s and the first original entry in the Crash franchise in more than ten years. Crash Bandicoot ™ 4: It’s about time launches on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X | S and Nintendo Switch ™. The game will also be launched on PC via Battle.net later this year. Fans hit with the biggest Crash game ever1Whether it’s their first pass or their hundredth, it’s no better time to experience massive levels, worse bosses and more play. Fans should also be on the lookout for tons of amazing festivities from Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) aimed at engaging Crash Bandicoot fans throughout the year.
Developer Toys for Bob was working hard Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time to new platforms. Fans on PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X | S are able to see some N. credible footage as they watch the game run in 4K at 60 FPS.2. In addition, players on the next generation platform will enjoy faster loading times to dive into the wumpa-eating action and 3D sound that will immerse them in the new dimensions. What’s more, players who buy, or already have, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time on PlayStation® 4 or Xbox One is eligible to receive the next generation of upgrades for free (except in Japan) within the same console family3 (including the ability to transfer stored data).
PlayStation® 5 owners in particular will go the extra mile with DualSense wireless controllers that will provide customizable triggers at players’ fingers. Fans will now be able to feel the power of Neo Cortex’s DNA-altering blaster and experience the grip as they wrestle with Tawna’s Hookshot. In addition, the PlayStation® 5 activity map feature will give players a clear breakdown of their progress in each of the game’s dimensions, providing guidance to achieve goals and more.
As the addition to the fun, fans can now experience Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time en route when the time-consuming platformer adventure moves to Nintendo Switch ™ for the first time, while Xbox Series X | S Smart Delivery will use 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 from today in certain areas via the Nintendo e-shop. The game will also come to a computer via Battle.net, with pre-orders available ($ 39.99 SRP). Fans can expect more information on the PC release later, along with other fun events to celebrate the 25th franchisede anniversary.
The game is now available for PlayStation® 4, PlayStation® 4 Pro, Xbox One and Xbox One X for $ 59.99 SRP, and players are entitled to receive next-generation upgrades for free (except in Japan) within the same console family3. Visit our questions page for more information on next-generation features, installation and other details.
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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1 Based on average playing hours
2 PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X versions of the game will have original 4K at 60FPS, while Xbox Series S versions will scale up to 4K. Requires 4K compatible device.
3 Players who have a disk version of the game must have a next console that has a disk drive to obtain the upgrade.