Word on the street is that Crash Bandicoot 5 was canned, according to a former Toys For Bob concept artist. Let's dive into what former developer Nicholas Kole revealed!
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 another scrapped project, "Project Dragon," sparking speculation (fueled by Sonic comic writer Daniel Barnes) that it was Spyro-related. Kole clarified that "Project Dragon" was a completely new IP developed with Phoenix Labs, but used the opportunity to mention the fate of a potential Crash 5, suggesting a similar outcome.
"It's not Spyro, but someday folks will hear about the Crash 5 that never was, and it's gonna break hearts," Kole commented.
As Kole predicted, fans reacted with disappointment and shock, with many expressing their heartbreak over the news.
Earlier this year, Crash developer Toys For Bob went independent, separating from Activision Blizzard following Microsoft's acquisition of the latter. Interestingly, Toys For Bob is now collaborating with Microsoft Xbox to publish its first independent title, though 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. This was followed by the mobile runner Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! (2021) and the online multiplayer Crash Team Rumble (2023), the latter ending its live service in March 2024. However, the game remains playable on current-gen consoles.
With Toys For Bob now operating independently, the future of Crash Bandicoot 5 remains uncertain. Only time will tell if this highly anticipated sequel will ever see the light of day, and hopefully, won't leave fans waiting years for an answer.
