AsCrash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timeis releasing at the tail end of a console generation, a port to next-gen consoles would make sense for the long-awaited sequel. According to the ESRB, that next-gen version may be on the way, as a listing forCrash 4on the Xbox Series X has been discovered.
Crash 4is receiving good reviewsfrom numerous gaming websites, so a re-release of the game coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X would not be particularly surprising. Following the events of the original trilogy,Crash 4includes new features such as unique playable characters and a co-op mode. With deep mechanics and challenging, modernized gameplay, the newCrashcould be a perfect fit for next-gen consoles that it will supposedly release on.
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By going into the ESRB rating forCrash 4, players quickly noticed that the “platforms” section forIt’s About Timeincluded a listing forCrash 4on Xbox Series X. While this could be a mistake by someone on the ESRB staff, it seems unlikely given the time it released andhow wellCrash 4has performed in salesthus far. A leak from the ESRB is usually credible, so fans holding off on grabbingCrashright now may want to wait for a potential next-gen version.
A similar situation occurred recently as there-release of theMetal Gearseries on PCleaked due to a ratings board in Taiwan. Many critics have already praisedCrash 4for being visually impressive, so a simple port with minor upgrades may be enough to justify a next-genCrash 4.
Game Rant’s own review forCrash 4praised many facets of the game, suggesting its new gimmicks like quantum masks and extra playable characters successfully changed up the formula and made for a fan-pleasing and more modernizedCrashgame. The larger cast and their new abilities makes the story entertaining, while the game offers challenging levels that still feel fair. Though the game has some faults, such as its tedious endgame content and seemingly tacked-on multiplayer, the game still seems like a win for old-schoolCrash Bandicootfans.
Crashfans are likely excited to see the old-school video game mascot make his big return, and many arepushing for Crash to joinSuper Smash Bros.If this ESRB leak turns out to be true, Crash will likely be following his dedicated fans as they make the jump to next-gen consoles in a few months’ time.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timeis available now on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
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