Crash Team Rumble

Crash Team Rumble is a four-versus-four online multiplayer game in which two teams compete to collect and deposit 2,000 Wumpa Fruit first. Players collect Wumpa Fruit either directly off the ground or by breaking crates scattered across the arena, then deposit them at their team's bank to score points. Crates can be broken by spinning, slamming, or sliding into them. Depositing requires a brief moment at the bank, creating opportunities for enemy interference.

The character roster is divided into three roles: scorers, blockers, and boosters. Scorers (such as Crash, Tawna and Catbat) are specialized for collecting and depositing Wumpa Fruit, with abilities like Tawna's grappling hook granting high mobility. Scorers can carry more Wumpa Fruit at a time and are generally more agile. Blockers (such as Dingodile, N.

On October 7, 2022, Activision delivered a package to influencers consisting of a pizza box with an attached receipt announcing the release of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time via Steam on October 18. A message at the bottom of the receipt teased the announcement of a new Crash Bandicoot title on December 8, the date of the Game Awards 2022. At the awards ceremony, Crash Team Rumble was announced via a debut trailer, with a projected 2023 release for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. It is the latest Crash Bandicoot title to be developed by Toys for Bob after Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time.

Dan Neil was the game's creative director. Amber Long, Dev Madan and Josh Nadelberg served as the game's art directors. Toby Schadt and Brent Gumns Hostrawser were the respective design and engineering directors. The game was produced by Matt Copeland, Maria Rosseau, Scot Tumlin, Elena Morillo-Peterson, and Peter Kavic.

Crash Team Rumble received "mixed or average" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. The core gameplay was praised for its sense of fun, accessibility, and faithfulness to the Crash Bandicoot series. Chris Carter of Destructoid and Rhys Wood of TechRadar highlighted the satisfying platforming controls, with characters such as Crash and Coco feeling authentic. Aron Garst of Game Informer and Mark Delaney of GameSpot noted the chaotic and engaging matches that allowed for heroics and comebacks, with Delaney likening the game to Rocket League and Fall Guys.

com and Liam Croft of Push Square emphasized the short learning curve, while Shacknews's Ozzie Mejia credited the map design and role flexibility for keeping sessions varied and enjoyable. Will Borger of IGN and David Arroyo of MeriStation noted that the fun diminished after a few hours due to repetitive gameplay loops, especially with only one mode.