Toys for Bob, the studio known for franchises like Crash Bandicoot, Skylanders, and Spyro, is making a move towards independence after separating from Microsoft. Despite this, they are still seeking to collaborate with both Xbox and Activision in the future.
Announced in a blog post by studio heads Paul Yan and Avery Lodato, the decision to go independent was motivated by the desire to elevate the studio and its future games to new heights. While exploring a potential partnership with Microsoft for their next game, Toys for Bob will retain their autonomy without Microsoft ownership.
Established in 1989, Toys for Bob initially created Star Control before being acquired by Activision in 2004. Over the years, they became known for their work on Skylanders and eventually transitioned to remakes of classic Crash Bandicoot and Spyro games. The studio also worked on Call of Duty projects and developed titles like Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time and Crash Team Rumble.
Looking ahead, the independent Toys for Bob is excited about creating new stories, characters, and gameplay experiences in their upcoming projects, although specifics are yet to be announced.
In other studio news, Embracer Group is selling off Saber Interactive, responsible for titles like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
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