Toys for Bob Announces Independence from Activision Blizzard

The studio behind Crash Bandicoot and Spyro aims for innovation and potential collaborations with Microsoft.

Toys for Bob, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot 4 and Spyro Reignited Trilogy, announces its independence from Activision Blizzard.
The studio is exploring a potential partnership with Microsoft, hinting at future collaborations.
Despite the break, Toys for Bob aims to innovate by developing new IPs and possibly continuing the beloved Spyro and Crash Bandicoot series.
The move to independence follows layoffs and the closure of their Californian office, part of a broader industry trend affecting game developers.
Toys for Bob's independence is seen as a positive step for creative freedom, with the studio planning to return to its roots as a 'small and nimble studio'.