A former Toys For Bob concept artist has hinted at a canceled Crash Bandicoot 5, leaving fans heartbroken. Nicholas Kole's revelation came amidst discussion of another scrapped project, "Project Dragon," a new IP developed with Phoenix Labs. Kole's comment, "It is not Spyro, but some day folks will hear about the Crash 5 that never was and it’s gonna break hearts," sparked significant online reaction from disappointed fans.
The news follows Toys For Bob's transition to an independent studio after its separation from Activision Blizzard earlier this year. While the studio is now partnering with Microsoft Xbox for future projects, details remain scarce. The last major Crash Bandicoot installment, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (2020), achieved impressive sales exceeding five million copies. Subsequent releases included the mobile game Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! (2021) and the online multiplayer title Crash Team Rumble (2023), the latter of which concluded its live service in March 2024.
With Toys For Bob's newfound independence, the possibility of a future Crash Bandicoot 5 remains open, though the timeline for such a project remains uncertain. The wait continues for eager fans hoping to see this potential sequel become a reality.
