Nothing is going well in video games at the moment and the numerous layoff problems are putting a strain on the popular studio responsible for the latest Crash Bandicoot.
The development studio behind the popular Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy remasters and the popular Crash Bandicoot 4 could be on the verge of shutting down. This news follows a series of layoffs announced by Microsoft, affecting a total of 1,900 jobs. According to an article published in the San Francisco Chronicle on February 8, 2024, some of these job cuts resulted in the closure of Toys 4 Bob in Novato…
The end of Crash Bandicoot?
Although Toys 4 Bob, Activision Blizzard or Microsoft have not yet made any official confirmation regarding the studio’s effective closure, the impact of this news is already being felt in the gaming community and gaming industry video in general.
Known not only for his work on the Crash Bandicoot saga, but also for the successful remasters of Spyro and the development of the hit Skylanders series, Toys 4 Bob has played a crucial role in today’s video game landscape. The possible disappearance of this studio would therefore be a great loss for the fans of these franchises and for the industry itself. Not to mention the drama itself that the loss of jobs represents for many developers. We also hope that if everything turns out to be right, everyone gets back on their feet quickly. In the current context, this is not always easy.
According to reporter Stephen Totilo, of the 162 recently announced layoffs, 86 would directly impact Toys For Bob’s employees, while 76 would affect Sledgehammer Games. This significant workforce reduction is quite catastrophic…
The threat to Toys 4 Bob is a reminder of the transience of the video game industry and raises questions about the future of iconic series like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, treasured by generations of gamers. You have to admit it. Could Crash Team Rumble be the franchise’s very last episode? Hopefully Microsoft can do something different with it in the future.
