The Crash Bandicoot franchise is marking 30 years since its debut in 1996, and publisher Activision has opened the anniversary with official commemorative artwork.
The long-running platformer series, originally developed by Naughty Dog for the original PlayStation, has been refreshed and ported across multiple generations and is currently available on platforms including the Nintendo Switch via releases on the Nintendo eShop.
Activision released the 30th anniversary artwork and said it will share additional Crash-related news across the anniversary month.
In its announcement, the publisher confirmed it plans a series of updates through the month but did not specify what form those updates will take.
Activision has not provided details on whether the announcements will relate to a new title, a remake, or a remaster.
Background and recent history
- Crash Bandicoot launched in 1996 for the PlayStation, created by developer Naughty Dog.
The character and franchise have since become one of the industry’s enduring platforming brands.
- Remasters brought Crash to modern platforms: Vicarious Visions developed the Crash Bandicoot N.
Sane Trilogy, which collected and remastered the original trilogy for modern systems.
Toys for Bob developed Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, released in 2020; a Nintendo Switch version followed, making that entry available to Switch owners.
- Activision has been the franchise’s publisher for recent releases and ports, and it has overseen distribution across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo platforms.
What this means for Nintendo Switch owners
Several Crash titles are available on the Nintendo eShop, giving Switch players access to both remastered collections and modern entries.
With Activision signaling a month of anniversary content, Nintendo Switch owners and fans of platformers will likely monitor official channels — including publisher announcements and platform storefronts — for news and release details.
The 30th anniversary highlights the franchise’s longevity and the role of multiple developers over time.
For now, the confirmed facts are the anniversary artwork release and Activision’s pledge to roll out additional Crash-related updates during the month.
Further specifics remain pending official follow-ups from Activision and the developers associated with the series.
The long-running platformer series, originally developed by Naughty Dog for the original PlayStation, has been refreshed and ported across multiple generations and is currently available on platforms including the Nintendo Switch via releases on the Nintendo eShop.
Activision released the 30th anniversary artwork and said it will share additional Crash-related news across the anniversary month.
In its announcement, the publisher confirmed it plans a series of updates through the month but did not specify what form those updates will take.
Activision has not provided details on whether the announcements will relate to a new title, a remake, or a remaster.
Background and recent history
- Crash Bandicoot launched in 1996 for the PlayStation, created by developer Naughty Dog.
The character and franchise have since become one of the industry’s enduring platforming brands.
- Remasters brought Crash to modern platforms: Vicarious Visions developed the Crash Bandicoot N.
Sane Trilogy, which collected and remastered the original trilogy for modern systems.
Toys for Bob developed Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, released in 2020; a Nintendo Switch version followed, making that entry available to Switch owners.
- Activision has been the franchise’s publisher for recent releases and ports, and it has overseen distribution across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo platforms.
What this means for Nintendo Switch owners
Several Crash titles are available on the Nintendo eShop, giving Switch players access to both remastered collections and modern entries.
With Activision signaling a month of anniversary content, Nintendo Switch owners and fans of platformers will likely monitor official channels — including publisher announcements and platform storefronts — for news and release details.
The 30th anniversary highlights the franchise’s longevity and the role of multiple developers over time.
For now, the confirmed facts are the anniversary artwork release and Activision’s pledge to roll out additional Crash-related updates during the month.
Further specifics remain pending official follow-ups from Activision and the developers associated with the series.
