Microsoft has reportedly reached an settlement with former Crash Bandicoot developer Toys for Bob for the studio’s subsequent game.
In February, Toys for Bob announced plans to spin off from Microsoft-owned Activision to turn out to be 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 out to be a Call of Duty help studio.
At the time, Toys for Bob stated it was exploring "a possible partnership between our new studio and Microsoft", including each Microsoft and Activision have been "extremely supportive" of its new course. While Toys for Bob's first undertaking as an indie studio is outwardly "in the early days", followers puzzled speculated it could possibly be a revival of Crash, Spyro, or one other IP Toys for Bob has turn out to be recognized and beloved for.
Now, in response to Windows Central, that partnership is a completed deal, with Microsoft agreeing to fund growth of the unannounced game. This new game shall be “similar” to video games Toys for Bob has made previously, Windows Central stated. Microsoft and Toys for Bob are but to remark.
When Toys for Bob introduced its independence, it advised followers to “keep your horns on and your eyes out for more news.” 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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