Summary
Season 3 ofCrash Team Rumblewill add Spyro the Dragon to its roster of playable PlayStation icons. WhileCrash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragonhave teamed up before, this will be the first platforming reunion between the two PlayStation mascots since the release ofSkylanders: Imaginatorsin 2016.
Released earlier this year,Crash Team Rumbleis an online 4v4 multiplayer platformer where players must use special abilities to collect Wumpa Fruit. The game features classic characters like Crash Bandicoot, Coco, and Neo Cortex, and the upcoming Season 3 will add yet another PlayStation legend to the game.
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Just announced on the official Crash Bandicoot Twitter account, Season 3 ofCrash Team Rumblewill be bringing the beloved purple icon Spyro the Dragon into the multiplayer mayhem. Both Crash and Spyro are recognized by many as being the original mascots of PlayStation, and fans are already celebrating the exciting team-up between the two PS legends. Previously, the two characters were only playable together inSpyro Orange & Crash Bandicoot Purple,Skylanders: Imaginators, and as a limited-time event in theCrash Team Racing Nitro-FueledGrand Prix: Spyro N. Friends. There have been numerous crossovers between the two franchises, mostly in the form of playable game demos, character appearances in backgrounds or cutscenes, and in hidden Easter eggs, but the addition of Spyro the Dragon in Season 3 ofCrash Team Rumblemarks the first official reunion between the two in several years.
Fans have already begun celebrating the icons' upcoming team-up inRumble, with many also making keen observations on the official Season 3 artwork. While Spyro is prominently featured alongside Crash, players also noted the presence of Elora, a leading faun character fromSpyro 2: Ripto’s Rage. Ripto, the titular villain of the original Spyro sequel, was previously added toCrash Team Rumblein Season 2 and can also be spotted in the announcement graphic. Long-timeSpyrofans also pointed out the inclusion of Sparx, Spyro’s dragonfly companion, and the addition of the collectible gems from theSpyro the Dragonfranchise.
Many gaming companies have recognizable mascots, andCrash BandicootandSpyro the Dragonhelped to define and popularize the PlayStation console in the 1990s. Just likeNintendo’s Mario and Sega’s Sonic, Crash and Spyro are popular across generations and platforms, andCrash Team Rumblewill have fun new content to offer fans when Season 3 launches on December 7.
Crash Team Rumble
WHERE TO PLAY
Join the battle for Wumpa fruit-capturing supremacy. Heroes and villains from the Crash universe clash in this wild 4v4 online multiplayer game from Toys for Bob, the same team that brought you Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. Select your character from a cast of Crash favourites, then enter the arena, where you and your teammates will compete in a 4v4 competition to bank the most Wumpa fruit in your drop-off zone. Rise as a hero, or feed your inner villain across a wild and N.Sane cast of characters, each with their own unique skills and abilities. Teamwork is integral to every match, as you must work together to battle the opposing team, defend your own Wumpa Bank and capture key points around the map to boost your score.
