Summary
Crash Team Rumblewill be turning off its microtransactions once a new content update launches on March 4, but this update will also mark the end of support for the online multiplayer game. The game will also undergo some major changes, sinceCrash Team Rumbledeveloper Toys for Bob is no longer working on the game.
Revealed at The Game Awards 2022,Crash Team Rumbleis an online 4v4 multiplayer game developed by Toys for Bob, a studio synonymous with developing theCrash BandicootandSpyro the Dragonfranchises. Players may team up as their favoriteCrash Bandicootcharacters, collect coveted Wumpa Fruit, and battle against others in a strategic platforming environment. Each character has a unique set of skills and abilities, and roster members are divided into Blocker, Booster, and Scorer roles.Crash Team Rumblereceived new playable characters, modes, and so much more in the past eight months, but content updates will cease entirely with the final content update on March 4.
As reported byIGNand video game historian Liam Robertson, a new in-game notification forCrash Team Rumbleconfirms the final content update on March 4 will remove microtransactions and end post-launch support. The game’s final update will introduce a free 500-tier battle pass that includes 104 new items. What’s more, this massive battle pass will also include all the battle pass content frompreviousCrash Team Rumbleseasons, alongside all the available event rewards. Fortunately, this change means that newcomers andCrash Team Rumbleveterans can enjoy the game and continue to unlock rewards as long as the servers are active. Any remaining Crash Coins,Crash Team Rumble’sin-game currency, may be used to purchase tier skips and immediately unlock rewards from the battle pass.
Crash Team Rumble Will Turn Off Microtransactions in a Final Update
This announcement was made asToys for Bobs confirmed its split from Activisionto become an independent studio. Although Toys for Bob is no longer working onCrash Team Rumble, Activision will continue to maintain the game’s servers after the update arrives on March 4. Currently, Toys for Bob is “exploring” a potential partnership with Microsoft, with both Microsoft and Activision expressing support for the studio’s transition as an indie developer.
Although Toys for Bob is leavingCrash Team Rumblebehind, the studio’s future holds a lot of potential. In addition, the studio may recover fromthe recent Microsoft layoffsthat caused theCrash Bandicootseries developers to downsize. If Toys for Bobs is hired for a new project from Microsoft, it could be an opportunity for former employees and newer developers alike.
Crash Team Rumble
WHERE TO PLAY
Join the battle for Wumpa fruit-capturing supremacy. Heroes and villains from the Crash universe clash in this wild 4v4 online multiplayer game from Toys for Bob, the same team that brought you Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. Select your character from a cast of Crash favourites, then enter the arena, where you and your teammates will compete in a 4v4 competition to bank the most Wumpa fruit in your drop-off zone. Rise as a hero, or feed your inner villain across a wild and N.Sane cast of characters, each with their own unique skills and abilities. Teamwork is integral to every match, as you must work together to battle the opposing team, defend your own Wumpa Bank and capture key points around the map to boost your score.
