The Toys for Bob studio gained a lot of popularity and became one of the most loved studios by fans; and it is no wonder, since it captivated a new generation of players with the latest releases of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro. Luckily, he just confirmed that he is already working on his new project.
Toys for Bob was part of Activision Blizzard, which is now owned by Microsoft after the purchase that was completed at the end of 2023. Under the umbrella of the company led by Bobby Kotick, he worked on the Skylanders series and was responsible for the remastered trilogies from Spyro and Crash Bandicoot.
In addition, the studio delivered the fourth installment and a multiplayer spin-off of the franchise starring the most famous marsupial in gaming. When everything seemed to be going well, he was forced to contribute to the development of the Call of Duty games as a support team.
Additionally, Toys for Bob lost 89 workers in early 2024 as a result of mass layoffs that affected 1,900 Microsoft employees.
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Crash Bandicoot and Spyro devs working on new game; will be published by Xbox
In February 2024, the company made an unexpected decision: it separated from Activision and became an independent studio. In a statement, he explained that this move will allow them to return to their roots as a small, agile organization that can work on projects with enthusiasm and passion.
Within the framework of this announcement, rumors emerged that Toys for Bob would work with Microsoft again on its new video game. According to reports, his next big project is expected to be Spyro 4, the new installment of the franchise starring the famous purple dragon.
Now, the developer studio confirmed that it is already working on a new video game that will be published by Xbox. In a brief statement, he expressed his enthusiasm and announced that the production is still in the initial stages.
Xbox will publish the next video game from the Spyro and Crash studio
“We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with Xbox to publish our next new game. We're still very early in development, so you may not hear from us for a while. But know that we're working hard on an experience that inspires us greatly! We can't wait to share more,” the company commented.
Toys for Bob did not reveal what its next title will be, but it is striking that in its post there is a purple heart. Without a doubt, this detail suggests that the rumors are true and that his next project is a new installment of Spyro, although it is not yet confirmed.
Let's remember that Microsoft will hold a new Xbox Games Showcase on June 9. Judging by the studio's statements, it seems difficult to show images of the game; However, there is a possibility that at least his name will be revealed. We'll have to wait to find out.
But tell us, does this news excite you? What would you like the studio's next game to be? Let us read you in the comments.
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