A potential Crash Bandicoot 5 may have been canceled, according to a former Toys For Bob concept artist. Let's delve into the details of Nicholas Kole's revelation.
Another Project Bites the Dust: "Project Dragon"
Former Toys For Bob concept artist, Nicholas Kole, hinted at a canceled Crash Bandicoot 5 in a recent X (formerly Twitter) post on July 12th. The post initially discussed Kole's other canceled project, "Project Dragon," sparking speculation (including from Sonic comic writer Daniel Barnes) that it was Spyro-related. Kole clarified that "Project Dragon," a new IP developed with Phoenix Labs, was unrelated to Spyro. He then added the bombshell about Crash: "It is not Spyro, but some day folks will hear about the Crash 5 that never was and it’s gonna break hearts," he stated.
As predicted, fans reacted with disappointment and shock, expressing their heartbreak over the news.
Earlier this year, Crash developer Toys For Bob transitioned from Activision Blizzard to an independent studio, following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Interestingly, Toys For Bob is now collaborating with Microsoft Xbox for their first independent title, although details remain scarce.
The last mainline Crash Bandicoot game, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, launched in 2020 and sold over five million copies. Subsequent releases included Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! (2021) and Crash Team Rumble (2023), the latter ending its live service in March 2024.
With Toys For Bob's newfound independence, the future of Crash Bandicoot 5 remains uncertain. Only time will tell if this potential sequel will ever materialize, hopefully without subjecting fans to a prolonged wait.
