December is shaping up to be an exciting month for Xbox Game Pass subscribers with the arrival of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Adding to the excitement, Xbox recently confirmed the addition of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled to the service starting December 4th. While initial details are scarce regarding availability on Cloud Gaming or console, it’s anticipated that Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled will be accessible on both, mirroring the release pattern of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy back in August. More information is expected soon.
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, launched in 2019 on Xbox One and other platforms, is a remastered version of the original Crash Team Racing. The game boasts enhanced features such as online play, new modes, and an extensive roster of characters, including those from the Spyro franchise. As a mascot kart racer, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled joins the ranks of popular titles like Mario Kart 8 and Team Sonic Racing. The game was met with positive reviews upon release, with the Xbox One version currently holding an impressive 84 score on Metacritic.
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled: Intense kart racing action.
Following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in late 2023, Game Pass subscribers have gradually seen the benefits. Microsoft has been steadily incorporating Activision Blizzard titles into the service, including two Crash Bandicoot games, multiple Call of Duty titles, and Spyro Reignited Trilogy. While the focus has primarily been on recent releases, rumors circulate about older Activision games joining the lineup, such as the Transformers series, although nothing has been officially confirmed.
More Crash Games on the Horizon?
Beyond Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled, several other Crash Bandicoot games from Activision’s back catalog could potentially make their way to Game Pass, including the original Xbox title, The Wrath of Cortex. However, the most likely candidate following Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled is Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. This 2020 release was well-received and would be a valuable addition to the Game Pass library. Toys for Bob, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot 4, is currently working on a new game under Xbox Game Studios, leading to speculation about a new installment in either the Crash Bandicoot or Spyro franchises. Confirmation might be a while off, so fans will have to enjoy the current offerings for now.
What’s Next for Game Pass?
The addition of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled further strengthens the Xbox Game Pass lineup. With a diverse range of titles already available and more on the way, the service continues to offer exceptional value to subscribers. While the future remains uncertain, the prospect of more classic Activision Blizzard titles joining Game Pass is an exciting one for fans.
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