Assist for Crash Group Rumble is coming to an finish now developer Toys for Bob has secured its independence from Activision.
Crash Group Rumble’s remaining replace comes out March 4, and whereas the servers will keep open indefinitely, the battle move will go free, and microstransactions shall be turned off. This implies Crash Group Rumble won’t get a Season 4. The ultimate Season 3 added Spyro the Dragon as a playable character.
Crash Bandicoot developer Toys for Bob introduced it had separated from Activision and new dad or mum firm Microsoft to go indipendent in an effort to return to its roots. And now, in keeping with an in-game message noticed by online game historian Liam Robertson, assist for the developer’s Crash Group Rumble ends quickly.
Nicely, it is official. Simply booted up the sport and checked. Crash Group Rumble is finished. Final replace comes March 4th 2024. Servers staying open indefinitely, battle move going free, microtransactions getting turned off. No season 4. pic.twitter.com/9NyCjLc1Cg
— Liam (@liamrobertson.bsky) (@Doctor_Cupcakes) February 29, 2024
In keeping with the message, the ultimate content material replace arrives March 4. The core recreation stays reside and gamers have entry to a free 500-tier battle move that features 104 new gadgets. This consists of all of the battle move content material from Seasons 1, 2, and three, in addition to all of the out there occasion rewards. Crash Coin purchases shall be turned off. Any cash gamers have can be utilized to purchase tier skips.
Crash Group Rumble is a 4v4 MOBA-lite that solely launched in June 2023 on PlayStation and Xbox. IGN’s Crash Group Rumble evaluate returned a 7/10. “Crash Group Rumble does an awesome job of reworking Crash into a singular, flavorful multiplayer recreation with some unimaginable maps and enjoyable characters, however a scarcity of modes, some stability issues, and an irritating unlock system means it’s extra of a snack than a full meal,” we stated.
It’s unclear what’s subsequent for Toys for Bob, nevertheless it did say it is presently exploring “a doable partnership between our new studio and Microsoft”, including each Microsoft and Activision are “extraordinarily supportive” of its new route. Whereas Toys for Bob’s first venture as an indie studio is outwardly “within the early days” nonetheless, it is doable this might bear fruit as a revival of Crash, Spyro, or one other IP that Toys for Bob has turn out to be recognized and beloved for.
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