Microsoft has reportedly reached an settlement with former Crash Bandicoot developer Toys for Bob for the studio’s subsequent recreation.
In February, Toys for Bob introduced plans to spin off from Microsoft-owned Activision to turn into an indie developer. Toys for Bob is the developer behind Skylanders, Spyro Reignited Trilogy, and Crash Bandicoot video games, however in newer years had turn into a Name of Obligation assist studio.
On the time, Toys for Bob mentioned it was exploring “a attainable partnership between our new studio and Microsoft”, including each Microsoft and Activision had been “extraordinarily supportive” of its new path. Whereas Toys for Bob’s first challenge as an indie studio is seemingly “within the early days”, followers questioned speculated it might be a revival of Crash, Spyro, or one other IP Toys for Bob has turn into recognized and beloved for.
Now, in accordance with Home windows Central, that partnership is a completed deal, with Microsoft agreeing to fund growth of the unannounced recreation. This new recreation will probably be “related” to video games Toys for Bob has made up to now, Home windows Central mentioned. Microsoft and Toys for Bob are but to remark.
When Toys for Bob introduced its independence, it advised followers to “maintain your horns on and your eyes out for extra information.” Some are taking this as a nod to Spyro the Dragon. Now Microsoft owns Activision Blizzard, it owns all related mental property, together with Crash and Spyro.
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