For months, we've been telling people to be wary of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy supposedly being exclusive to the PlayStation 4. Yes, it was announced at Sony's E3 press conference, and yes, Crash is obviously a classic PlayStation character, but the remade trilogy is being published by Activision - the company that currently owns the property, and has done for many years.
Not once has Sony or Activision stressed that the collection would be entirely exclusive to the PS4 - and that's always the telltale sign. The initial trailer would have been stamped with "only on PS4" if that was the case - but both companies have kept quiet on the matter.
Again, we've been saying this ever since it was announced - but some onlookers just wouldn't have it. A few days ago, PlayStation Ireland's official Twitter account foolishly stated that the trilogy would indeed be a PS4 exclusive when replying to an inquisitive fan - but that tweet has since been deleted. In its place, the account now states: "To clarify our earlier post, it will be coming to PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro first." In other words, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is more than likely a timed exclusive that will be coming to other platforms at a later date.
Sorry to burst the bubble and all that.
[source twitter.com]
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I doubt its a 'bubble burst' moment. Its hardly a console seller like Horizon, Uncharted etc and its not like Crash has ONLY ever been on Playstation either. It makes sense to release it on other platforms to recoup some of that investment. I wouldn't be surprised if it released on 'Switch' too - I think it would suit that platform and mobile gaming.
Like you say Activision owns the licence and maybe as part of the deal to use the original games for a remake was to release it on PS4 first. They could of course just made an entirely new Crash game and released that on all platforms...
@BAMozzy You should have seen the amount of people telling us it was absolutely, definitely, 100 per cent a PS4 exclusive. That's what the bubble burst comment is about.
Oh noooo what will the other children say in the playground
In that image I can hardly tell that enemy is behind Crash. Oh this will be fun.
But still did anyone expect this? Sony never owned Crash in the first place? Its only associated with them because that's where Universal stuck it back when they owned the IP to begin with. Then it was sold off and went multiplatform. Sony never once touched the rights.
Nevertheless, I think this game will sell good at the end. And hopefully, CTR is next! Fingers crossed
Always read between the lines, whether it's Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo. Sometimes what they don't say is more telling than what they do.
It's not really big deal, though. The game's going to be heavily promoted on PS4, as it should be.
I never really liked Crash that much, but I guess the more people that get to play it, the better
I'm not buying this game anymore.
Cancelling preorder.
/s
Crash bandicoot isnt a great series anyway.
Its nostalgia.
I kinda assumed it was, but it wouldn't surprise me if it wasn't. It'll sell best on PlayStation at least.
I don't think people will be surprised especially with Sony no longer owning the IP, when games are exclusive to PlayStation you'll definitely know about it with "Only On PlayStation" on the box.
Why would it matter if it comes to more than one platform? Activision will do whatever they can to maximize their profits, of course it's going to be on more than one.
The only thing we can do is wait and see what happens.
To be honest if it isn't an exclusive it won't hurt my feelings. I'm just glad we can finally play a game like this.
I'll admit I wasn't aware they dropped it years back. I just always associated it with ND and with them being a Sony studio, put 2 and 2 together. Great news though for people who never got a chance to play them as a kid. Definitely looking into it. I'll bite when it falls below £20
Activision doesn't seem to be denying that it'll be coming to a Nintendo platform on Twitter.
Wasn't expecting this. Guess I'll cancel my PS4 preorder!
Switch makes sense if Activision is involved as it has Skylanders at launch. X1S may get it as well just b/c, but I'd be surprised if Switch didn't. I'm expecting a lot of 3rd party Switch announcements at E3, maybe this will be 1 of them.
I'm still more interested in where a new game releases and when.
Don't Sony still own the publishing rights to the fist games (something like that) and that's why they've never been on anything else but Activision own the Crash I?
With this being a remake then, I'm not sure where it falls.
@ShogunRok Ah OK...
@TrueAssassin86x Of course I expect it to be on XB1 as well if/when it releases on other platforms. I think Switch though is suited to it with that mobile play that old school games like this suit well. Its one of those that you can play a level or two whilst on the bus or waiting in a Doctors surgery - much better than 'Skyrim' that you can barely do anything in that time - you can spend that long travelling from one place to another and achieving very little.
Great if it comes out on switch that would be cool. I'll definitely be getting it on ps4 first though. It just feels right on a PlayStation controller. I just hope they remake CTR next. Would be great if they included everything from CTR and nitro kart.
Guys, this isn't a bad thing! It'll probably sell best on Playstation anyways, but I'd love to have Crash to play on my Switch. THINK OF THE POSSIBILITIES!
I'm not bothered by this at all. In fact, I'm happy. I'd only want to see a Crash game as a PS4 exclusive if it was being developed by a big name Sony owned developer. Otherwise, let everyone play it.
Game ruined.
It doesant bother me at all,the more people that get to play it and enjoy it the more chance we will get future Crash Games
I'm still getting it for the ps4
The ip is activisions, so there's nothing sony could do. Since it's only $40, I think I will be buying it day one if my backlog is not too big.
Wait till Final Fantasy 7 remake gets announced for the Switch and Xbone! That's when fanboy heads will explode!
@KingSimba
I'm buying the N. Sane Trilogy, but honestly would've been more hyped for Crash Team Racing Remastered. Best Crash Bandicoot game, imo.
This is why I hoped Sony bought the IP off Activision, hopefully it's at least a timed exclusive.
@BLP_Software Except Sony still own the rights to the Naughty Dog Crash games, it's why they've never been on anything else other then PlayStation. And kf these remakes are just following Naughty Dog's template then Sony might well have a say on where the game goes. Might be a Street Fighter V case where they allow it on PC but keep console exclusivity.
Day One for PS4.
I have all the consoles, but Crash belongs on Sony.
I always doubted that it would be an exclusive but even if I had an xbox one it would be a ps4 game for me Crash is PlayStation
and what does it matter really, is the fact that people on xbox can play a game gonna ruin my enjoyment
NO!, i'm still gonna get it on PS4 regardless
@dkxcalibur Sony mentioned that FF7 remake is coming first to PS4, so everyone knows that it is a timed exclusive.
That's great! Was planning on buying the collection later this year, a few months after release, but if Activision announces a Switch version later on then I'm going to buy that instead.
Doesn't matter either way I'm a crash fan and although I like some other people associate crash with PlayStation I'm gonna support the game cause I want it to lead to a new game in the franchise.
@TrueAssassin86x Alright Please don't take this the wrong way and please don't think this is an attack toward you but I'm kind of getting sick and tired of this whole fanboys are cancer and the oh I'm a gamer I play everything mentality. Like I understand I really do that fanboys of today do ruin things for everyon. But to be honest the sites I go on I see more of the guys that say that their "gamers" and play everything complain more than the actual fanboys.
@TrueAssassin86x Again this is no attack towards you I was just venting a little because I just seen too many comments complaining about fanboys whereas the comments from the actual fanboys is rare to see
Good for them. Xbox One and (future) Switch owners deserve to have some games on their consoles as well.. There's no need for PS4 owners to hog it all for themselves.. Share! 💙
Just trolling. In all seriousness though, the more the better (in this case). The better it sells, the higher the chances of a CTR remake (or new game!) are.
@JoeBlogs ikr
@dkxcalibur ikr
Maybe a Switch port? I would definetly get that on there. If not, I'll probably pick it up on Xbone. My PS4 won't get much attention until God of War 4 hits
I don't mind it if it isn't an exclusive. It just means that more people can enjoy Crash.
It's kind of weird that anyone's that invested in the idea of it being an exclusive in the first place, but that's gaming for you I guess. Crash was once closely associated with the Playstation brand, being the closest thing they've ever had to an official mascot, at least here in the US, but the franchise belongs to Activision now and there's no way they'd ever miss a buck by only releasing it on one platform.
Personally, I only ever played the first Crash game and can't even remember if I ever finished it or not. While I don't remember much, I do get the impression that when you clear the haze of nostalgia this collection probably isn't going to be anything to get too excited about, though I'm always down for a good platformer and am willing to be convinced.
I really don't mind! Feels less misplaced than Final Fantasy on Xbox to be honest and thr mote the merrier even in that case
@slampog this is true although we don't know what the other systems are yet and as Sony still hold some rights to the console version of FFVII as the original publishers (yes Sony published FFVII for Square) it's possible that it's PS4 console exclusive and released on P.C at a later date
If making it an exclusive meant handing over millions of dollars to Activision then I think it's better they didn't. Paying for exclusivity is money for nothing if the game's being made anyway.
Ps4 for trophies, or Switch for play on the go ?
Good now I don't need a PS4
It might as well be. What else is it going to be on? Xbox? Switch? Please. PlayStation is the home for Crash Bandicoot, and PS4 has the massive install base advantage, so Crash will do the vast majority of its sales on PS4 even if it appears on other systems.
But here's another thought: what if it isn't exclusive to PS4... because of a certain rumored Sony handheld?
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