Nobody is doing extra for mascot platformers than Toys for Bob. Since 2018, the previously Microsoft-owned studio has launched the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Crash Bandicoot 4, and Crash Crew Rumble, reinvigorating two beloved however largely stagnant franchises. Now, Toys for Bob co-studio head and artistic director Paul Yan says the studio has its eyes on one other iconic platforming collection: Banjo-Kazooie.
In a latest interview with CanadianGuyEh–which was then reported by Windows Central–Yan mentioned Toys for Bob’s upcoming initiatives. On high of seemingly teasing a brand new entry within the Spyro the Dragon collection, Yan expressed the crew’s want to work with Xbox on bringing again the dynamic chicken and bear duo, Banjo-Kazooie.
“One firm we might wish to work with is one we’re already working with–Crew Xbox! They have been an incredible accomplice they usually even have a really attention-grabbing roster of characters that Toys for Bob may have a variety of enjoyable with. The honey bear is the primary one which involves mind–I believe we will all agree Banjo’s been hibernating lengthy sufficient, proper?” Yan stated.
Although this definitely doesn’t suggest a Banjo-Kazooie remake or reboot is already within the works, Toys for Bob’s previous work and relationship with Xbox makes this collaboration appear extra like a matter of “when” than “if.” Regardless of the studio breaking other than the Microsoft-owned studio Activision again in 2023, it has continued to work intently with Xbox, and is presently collaborating with the corporate on an upcoming undertaking that many speculate to be Spyro the Dragon 4. Although Yan stated he “cannot spill the beans simply but” on the upcoming undertaking, he assured followers that improvement goes properly.
“I’ll say that we’re very a lot within the thick of improvement. The crew could be very thrilled about how the expertise is shaping up. This recreation is massive and bold and pushes our craft to new heights.”
Previous to leaving Activision, Toys for Bob had been moved from engaged on the whimsical platformers it is recognized for to help the Name of Obligation collection as a help studio. In keeping with a former senior idea artist, Nicholas Kole, the crew was additionally pressured to scrap Crash Bandicoot 5. After 86 workers had been laid off from the studio as part of Microsoft’s 2023 mass layoffs, the studio sought, and was given, independence.