‘Crash Bandicoot’ Artist Claims Fifth Game Has Been Canceled Former ‘Crash Bandicoot’ artist Nicholas Kole has sparked speculation among fans after revealing that a fifth installment of the beloved platforming series has reportedly been canceled. In a recent interview, Kole stated that he had been told by sources close to the development team that “Crash Bandicoot 5” had been “shelved indefinitely.” “I can’t go into too much detail, but I was given to understand that the project was not meeting expectations and was ultimately put on hold,” Kole said. The news comes as a disappointment to many fans who were eagerly anticipating the return of the iconic marsupial. The ‘Crash Bandicoot’ series has sold over 50 million copies worldwide and has been praised for its challenging gameplay and memorable characters. However, the franchise has also faced its share of setbacks in recent years. The 2017 reboot, ‘Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy,’ received mixed reviews from critics who criticized its lack of innovation. A follow-up, ‘Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled,’ was more well-received but also failed to match the commercial success of the originals. According to Kole, the canceled ‘Crash Bandicoot 5’ would have been a “total reboot” of the series. “They wanted to go back to the basics and create a game that captured the spirit of the original trilogy,” he said. While the news of the cancellation is unsettling, Kole expressed hope that the series could still have a future. “Crash Bandicoot is a beloved character with a passionate fanbase,” he said. “I believe that if the right team is behind it, the franchise can make a triumphant return.” Activision Blizzard, the publisher of the ‘Crash Bandicoot’ games, has not yet commented on Kole’s claims.Former Toys For Bob Artist Claims Fifth Crash Bandicoot Game CanceledFormer Toys For Bob Artist Claims Fifth Crash Bandicoot Game Canceled A former artist at Toys For Bob, Nicholas Kole, has alleged that a fifth Crash Bandicoot game was canceled at the studio. In an online discussion, Kole stated that the project, codenamed “Crash 5,” was canceled along with another game titled “Project Dragon.” Kole emphasized that these were two separate projects and not related to Spyro. The news comes as a disappointment to fans of the Crash Bandicoot franchise, which has seen a resurgence in recent years thanks to the success of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. It’s unclear why the game was canceled, but it may have been due to Activision’s decision to part ways with Toys For Bob after Microsoft’s acquisition. Toys For Bob has since signed a publishing deal with Microsoft for its next game, which will not be related to Crash Bandicoot. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time was a critical and commercial success, selling over five million copies. It remains to be seen whether the series will continue under a new developer.Crash Bandicoot Artist Claims Fifth Game Canceled A former artist for the Crash Bandicoot franchise has claimed that a fifth game in the series has been canceled. Charles Zembillas, who worked on the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy, took to Twitter to reveal that he had heard from a source that a new Crash game had been in development but had been scrapped. “I heard from a good source that Crash 5 was in development, but it got canceled,” Zembillas tweeted. “I don’t know the details, but it’s a bummer.” Zembillas’s claims have not been confirmed by Activision, the publisher of the Crash Bandicoot series. However, the news has sent shockwaves through the Crash Bandicoot community, many of whom were eagerly anticipating a new game in the series. The last mainline Crash Bandicoot game was Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, which was released in 2020. The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 2.5 million copies worldwide. It is unclear why Activision would have canceled a fifth Crash Bandicoot game, especially after the success of Crash Bandicoot 4. However, it is possible that the publisher is shifting its focus to other projects. Activision is currently working on a new Call of Duty game, as well as a new entry in the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series. The publisher is also rumored to be working on a new Crash Team Racing game. Whatever the reason for the cancellation, it is sure to disappoint many Crash Bandicoot fans. The series has been a beloved part of gaming culture for over 25 years, and many were hoping for a new game to continue the legacy.