Toys for Bob, recognized as a highly talented studio in platform game development, has faced ups and downs since Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Despite not having released a major title in recent years, the team has stood out for its successful work on the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro franchises.
They are already working on an IP for Xbox
In a significant turn, the studio announced its separation from Activision Blizzard, becoming an independent entity. However, in a surprising move, it has partnered with Xbox for its next project, the intellectual property of which remains a secret. Fans of iconic characters like Crash or Spyro are eager, although no details about the new game have been confirmed so far.
Recently, the creative director of Toys for Bob, Paul Yan, revealed in an interview that the studio has a strong desire to revive the iconic Banjo-Kazooie franchise. “Xbox has been a great partner and they have a roster of characters we could have a lot of fun with. Banjo has been hibernating for quite a while, right?” Yan commented, suggesting that the return of the saga could be a possibility. This message adds to the fans’ concerns about the future of Banjo-Kazooie in the gaming world.
Regarding its upcoming release, which Windows Central has speculated could involve Spyro, Yan has only said that it is a “big and ambitious game” that takes their talent to new heights. The studio is in full development phase and promises to share more information when “the time is right”. With these recent developments, fans are eagerly awaiting any official announcement that could shed light on the future of Toys for Bob and their next project.
