A former Toys For Bob concept artist, Nicholas Kole, hinted on X (formerly Twitter) that a Crash Bandicoot 5 was canceled. This revelation followed a discussion about Kole's scrapped "Project Dragon," a new IP he worked on 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," sent shockwaves through the Crash Bandicoot fanbase.
The news of a potential Crash Bandicoot 5 cancellation is particularly disheartening given the success of its predecessor, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, which sold over five million copies. The franchise has continued with mobile and multiplayer titles, but a main-series sequel remains elusive.
The cancellation is speculated to be connected to Toys For Bob's transition to an independent studio after separating from Activision Blizzard earlier this year. While the studio is now partnering with Microsoft for future projects, the specifics remain undisclosed. The future of Crash Bandicoot 5, therefore, remains uncertain, leaving fans anxiously awaiting any potential updates from Toys For Bob. The possibility of a future release, however, remains open.
