WithCrash Bandicootreturning to screens later this year inCrash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time,it seems the gaming world is finally ready to embrace the colorful cartoon bandicoot back into the fold of modern franchises. Not only will Toys for Bob’s new take on the seminal platforming franchise feature new levels forCrashto run through, but it’ll also act as a direct sequel to Naughty Dog’s original trilogy, making for a true love letter to the mascot’s greatest hits.

It’s About Timewon’t be the onlyCrashtitle launching soon, however, with King Digital announcing that a new mobile game will be joining the franchise very soon. TitledCrash Bandicoot: On the Run,the game will see Crash Bandicoot and his cast of friends navigating through a series ofCrashworlds while fighting iconic bosses from the series' past.

Alongside the announcement, King Digital has released a minute-long reveal trailer which provides a better look at the tone and gameplay of the upcoming mobile release. The teaser shows Crash teleporting between a variety of the different stages that featured in previous games, dodging the advances oficonicCrash Bandicootbossessuch as Nina Cortex and Doctor Nitrus. Along the way, its shown that players can craft weapons - such as a bazooka Crash wields during one encounter - and that the game will feature various skins and customizable cosmetics.

It seems wise to imagine thatOn the RunandIt’s About Timewill look to make their release dates coincide, so fans can truly embrace all thingsCrash Bandicootthis holiday. Speaking of the latter, it seemsIt’s About Timewill look to introduce a lot of new features to theCrashlicense when it drops this year, including debuting a new visuals style, introducing abilities facilitated by ancient masks, andeven changing how the franchise’s seminal lives system functions. It’ll no doubt be a big moment for theCrash Bandicootfranchise as a whole.

Crash Bandicoot: On the Runis currently in the works for Android and iOS devices.

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