Fans asked, and Activision answered by bringing the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy to all major gaming platforms.

Already available on PlayStation 4, Crash fans worldwide can experience the beloved ‘90s videogame icon like never before when everyone’s favourite marsupial arrives on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Steam on July 10th, 2018.

The arrival of the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy on new platforms this summer marks the first time that the original three games – Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped – will be playable on Nintendo, Microsoft and PC.

The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is available now for pre-orders on all new platforms.

As recently announced as part of Nintendo Direct, Nintendo Switch players will make history as the first three original Crash Bandicoot games arrive on a Nintendo platform. With Nintendo Switch, fans can spin, jump, wump and repeat as they take on the epic challenges and adventures from the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy either on the go in handheld mode or from the comfort of their living rooms in TV mode.

Giving fans more UMPH in their WUMP, July 10th, 2018 also marks the first time that the original three Crash Bandicoot games will appear on the family of Xbox One devices from Microsoft, including the Xbox One X. The last Crash Bandicoot game that was available on an Xbox platform was 10 years ago. Now the Xbox community, that has been craving to get their hands on the trilogy, will soon be able to experience Crash on their preferred console.

What’s more, Crash Bandicoot is making his debut on PC when the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy launches on Steam. The release of the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy on Steam ushers in a new way for gamers to play with a variety of control options including optimised Steam Controller support, as well as the ability to play with mouse and keyboard.

Activision and Vicarious Visions are honouring the heritage of Crash throughout the trilogy in a variety of ways. With more than 100 Levels to explore, the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy fully remastered game offers brand-new lighting, animations, textures, models and recreated cinematics—all in dazzling “N. Hanced Fur-K.”  The game’s soundtrack is packed with all the didgeridoos, xylophones and thumpin’ bass lines you can handle, as well as newly recorded dialogue from some of the familiar voice actors who appear in the original Crash Bandicoot games, including Jess Harnell, Lex Lang and Debi Derryberry, among others.

New features of the trilogy include playing as Coco, Crash’s smart and spirited little sister who comes complete with her own set of special attacks. Full analog stick support, a unified save system and checkpoint system makes it easier for new fans to enjoy the classic adventures, while improved bonus Levels and time trials in this epic trilogy will challenge the hardest of the ‘Coot core!

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Much like other Triple A studios, Activision has had a banner year in 2017 adding several highly anticipated titles to its our games collection, including Destiny 2, Call of Duty: WWII and the highly successful reboot of Crash Bandicoot – N.Sane Trilogy.

For the action fans in the household, there is Destiny 2.

New legends will rise this Christmas with the arrival of Destiny 2, the blockbuster sequel to the most successful new video game franchise launch of all time. An action shooter that takes you on an epic journey across the solar system.You are one of humanity’s last remaining Guardians. Your home and your power has been taken from you by a brutal invader – Ghaul. With humanity on the brink, it’s up to you to fight back and reclaim our world.

Keeping in tune with FPS titles, the more seriously under-toned Call of Duty: WWII was a much awaited game for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and X and also PC.

Call of Duty is regarded as one the biggest entertainment franchise of all time and returns packing more action than ever with fast-paced, iconic boots-on-the-ground combat that fans know and love. Delivering gritty realism, authentic storytelling and cinematic intensity, fans will be gripped to their seats as they enlist on an unforgettable journey of brotherhood across the European Theatre.

It’s the perfect time to deploy the troops and get your squad back together this Christmas!

Saving the best for last – one game that revolutionised the way and what we expect from games released a remastered PlayStation edition that rebooted a classic for us to love all over again; Crash Bandicoot: N.Sane Trilogy.

Fans of the classic game can play as Crash or his sassy sister Coco, who joins the fun in the three games that started it all: Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped.

With more than 100 levels to explore fans will enjoy seeing their beloved ‘90s video game icons like never before in this fully remastered game collection. This family-friendly classic is the perfect stocking filler for younger gamers and the seasoned veterans on your list. Put some umph in your wumph this Christmas!

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