Toys for Bob Expresses Interest in Reviving Banjo-Kazooie Franchise

The studio, known for revitalizing Spyro and Crash Bandicoot, is eyeing a potential Banjo-Kazooie project but remains focused on an unannounced major title for Xbox and Activision.

• Toys for Bob co-studio head Paul Yan confirmed the team’s interest in developing a new Banjo-Kazooie game, citing the franchise’s long dormancy.
• The studio’s current focus is on an ambitious, unannounced project in collaboration with Xbox and Activision, delaying any immediate work on Banjo-Kazooie.
• Toys for Bob has a proven track record of reviving classic franchises, including Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time.
• The Banjo-Kazooie series, dormant since 2008’s Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, has seen renewed nostalgic interest, partly due to the duo’s inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
• Toys for Bob’s partnership with Team Xbox is central to its creative opportunities, with the studio aiming to align future projects with its whimsical and character-driven ethos.

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