Crash Team Rumble, a 4v4 team-based online multiplayer game was announced at The Game Awards on Thursday, bringing a new approach to the Crash Bandicoot series with competitive features. Activision will publish Crash Team Rumble for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 in 2023.

Developed by Toys For Bob, the team behind Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time and the Skylander series, Crash Team Rumble is an online competitive game set in the Crash Bandicoot universe that could shake things up for fans of the 3D platformer series. There had been rumors of a multiplayer Crash game, subtitled Crash Wumpa League, being developed by Toys For Bob until The Game Awards showcase, where publisher Activision revealed its next title via a brief gameplay trailer, Crash Team Rumble.



Featuring cross-platform play, Crash Team Rumble allows players to take the role of their favorite characters, such as Crash, Dingodile, and other frenemies. Each character has their own unique abilities, personality, and playstyle to lead their team in an intense battle, where they must capture more Wumpa fruit than the opposing team.

Players also need to defend their Wumpa bank while capturing key points of the map to win the match. According to the development team, Crash Team Rumble features tons of strategic elements that require players to work in sync with team members. Players will slide, jump, bump, and bash to overcome environmental gimmicks, as they will be the first team to bank most Wumpa fruit in their drop-off zone.

"We are so excited to unveil our fresh new take on multiplayer in the Crash universe with Crash Team Rumble. Crash Team Rumble has something for everyone – easy pick-up and plays for those who just want to jump in, while also providing skilled gamers the opportunity to leverage and master their hero’s unique abilities." Co-Studio Head at Toys For Bob, Paul Yan, described the nature of Crash Team Rumble. ''Everyone’s favorite marsupial is returning in an all-new way to throw down in Crash Team Rumble. The upcoming team-based, 4v4, competitive multiplayer experience is in development by Toys for Bob. This new adventure sees the return of Crash and the heroes and villains of the Crash universe in an all-out Wumpa battle.'' reads the official press release.

An exact release date for Crash Team Rumble hasn't been confirmed just yet, but fans can expect it to hit planned platforms sometime next year.

Posted: Dec 13, 2022 12:22 pm
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