Recent reports suggest that the highly-anticipated Crash Bandicoot 5 has been unexpectedly canceled during its development phase, much to the disappointment of fans.
The news of the cancellation was revealed by former Toys for Bob artist/designer Nicholas Kole, known for his work on popular titles such as the Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time.
Kole shared on social media, “Some day folks will hear about the Crash [Bandicoot] 5 that never was and it’s gonna break hearts,” hinting at the project’s demise. He also expressed regret over the cancellation of their internal project “Project Dragon”, a new IP that was in development for several years.
Despite the disappointment, Kole remains optimistic about the quality of “Project Dragon”, stating, “if you’ve ever liked anything I’ve done, you’d have *loved* this one.”
Following the official announcement of the project’s cancellation, Kole released a series of artwork from “Project Dragon”, showcasing the creative efforts that went into the now-scrapped venture.
It’s important to note that the cancelation of Crash Bandicoot 5 does not reflect the work of Toys for Bob as a whole, and the specific team behind the fifth installment remains undisclosed.
Kole clarified that “Project Dragon” was a separate endeavor from the beloved Spyro the Dragon franchise, where Toys for Bob gained recognition for their exceptional work on the Spyro Reignited Trilogy.
Apologizing for any confusion, Kole emphasized, “‘Dragon’ is our code name for the totally new IP we were developing for over 3 years, not related to Spyro.”
