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Will Crash Bandicoot be an Xbox exclusive?

Will everyone's favorite bandicoot be on Xbox only?

Crash Bandicoot originally launched on the PlayStation in 1996 and for a long time remained a PlayStation exclusive developed by Naughty Dog. However, with the release of the N'Sane Trilogy, Crash Bandicoot came to other consoles. Unfortunately, the future of Crash Bandicoot is now in question once again as Microsoft plans to acquire Activision and Blizzard.

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While there is no definitive answer to if Crash Bandicoot will become an Xbox exclusive, Microsoft did issue a statement saying, "Activision Blizzard games are enjoyed on a variety of platforms, and we plan to continue to support those communities moving forward." It should be noted that this acquisition will not be finalized until 2023.

Related: Will Activision Blizzard games still release on PlayStation consoles?

Console exclusivity has been around for some time, and Microsoft has made this decision before. For example, Bethesda's sci-fi RPG Starfield has become an Xbox exclusive after being acquired by Microsoft. The very same could happen to Crash Bandicoot.

As stated before, there is no clear answer to this question yet. However, we will keep an eye out for any further information or announcements and update this post accordingly.

Microsoft's announcement that it plans to acquire Blizzard and Activision was released on Jan. 18, 2022, in a statement by CEO Phil Spencer. The press release goes into further detail about Microsoft's plans for the future of Activision and Blizzard under their umbrella.

This reveal comes amidst various accusations, scandals, and lawsuits that Blizzard and Activision are facing. This may have had an impact on the acquisition and its timing. One could speculate that Microsoft intends to help the companies solve these issues and restore their image.

For more information on gaming, check out Will Hearthstone be an Xbox exclusive? and Most popular Activision Blizzard games list on Pro Game Guides.


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Justin Joy
Justin has been diving into fantasy worlds since he can remember. He is a certified nerd who has a deep love of reading, writing, and hiking. He has been writing since his college days, but specifically in gaming for two years. His favorite games are The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Banjo Kazooie.