The recent announcement from Toys for Bob about its transition to independence just gave Spyroand Crash Bandicootfans a reason to celebrate.
The 35-year-old studio, recently heralded for its masterful work on Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time and Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, is now stepping out from under Activision Blizzard's umbrella. Following layoffs and the shuttering of its office due to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, Toys for Bob is embarking on a new journey, possibly as a way to avoid eventual closure itself. This move, depending on who you ask, opens up a realm of possibilities for the future of two beloved franchises.
Toys for Bob's leap towards independence lets it reclaim its creativity and flexibility. The studio has expressed a desire to return to its origins as a "small and nimble studio," so it can focus on innovative stories, characters, and gameplay experiences. Depending on how you look at it, it's a focus that aligns perfectly with the imaginative and whimsical worlds of Spyroand Crash Bandicoot, which have always thrived on innovation and charm.