Activision and Toys For Bob have announced that Clash Team Rumble will release on June 20th, with a closed beta for the game taking place April 20-24.
publishers and developers new trailer The release date is attached today, and fans can pre-order Crash Team Rumble starting today, giving them the chance to enter the closed beta in mid-April.
In the beta, you play as one of five characters: Crash, Coco, Tauna, Neo Cortex, and Dingodile. Each character is paired with a unique power that can be used strategically with special moves and other abilities on three maps. All these maps differ in size, layout and challenges. There are also different Relic Stations that unlock even more power to give teams an edge over each other. .
Sorry I made you wait! Pre-order now to access the closed beta April 20-24. https://t.co/RbWYwPL45Q #CrashTeamRumble pic.twitter.com/SHnlHgAJQ4
— Crash Bandicoot (@CrashBandicoot) March 21, 2023
Paul Yan, Co-Studio Head of Toys For Bob, said in a press release: “We really appreciate community feedback and will use this input to fine-tune the game to deliver a great player experience on launch day.”
Crash Team Rumble was announced at The Game Awards 2022 in December, surprising Crash fans who were already waiting for the next installment in the series starring the orange marsupial. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time came out two years before him, and received critical acclaim for his fresh character designs and time-traveling plotlines, following on from Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped. An interdimensional shift was thrown into the mix.
Crash Team Rumble will retail for $29.99 for the Standard Edition and $39.99 for the Deluxe Edition on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.
The Standard Edition gives players access to post-launch seasonal content, limited-time modes, and the Season 1 Battle Pass. The Deluxe Edition, on the other hand, offers the Season 1, Season 2 Premium Battle Pass, and 23 Battle Tiers unlocked in Proto. A pack containing various cosmetics and other items. The game supports cross-platform play.
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