Crash Team Rumble has seen a slew of new information released today; with details showing it’s core gameplay loop, pricing and beta details.
A Toys for Bob developer presentation with Associate Creative Director Lou Studdert and Creative Director Dan Neil ended with a Q&A that allowed curious parties to ask some questions about the game, revealing additional information regarding the games post-release strategy, and the absence of a dedicated story mode.
The Q&A had questions asked anonymously, with the specific details as follows:
- How long does a ‘Rumble’ take?
- Internal testing seems to suggest that on average, its 10 to 15 minutes of gameplay.
- What is the name of the new ‘Goth Bat’ character?
- Not ready to be announced… yet.
- Can players play against AI opponents, for the sake of training?
- Yes, players can play against Bot opponents, and even in private lobbies.
- Does the Battle Pass provide any advantage to players?
- No – The battle pass is entirely cosmetics.
- Is there a narrative or ‘Story Mode’ for the game?
- There is no narrative component to the game, It’s multiplayer focused.
We reached out to a representative to confirm the last point, just to ensure that it was not mistaken on our part – Phrasing the question as bluntly as possible: “Confirming there is nothing resembling a story mode within the game, due to its multiplayer focus?”
The answer? “That is correct – however the game will receive updates over the course of it’s lifetime.”
So while there may not be a sweeping narrative, the game will have ongoing support that might tickle the Bandicoot pickle of people who love Wumpa lore.
Crash Team Rumble is set to release for PS4, PS5, Xbox One X and Xbox X|S on June 20, 2023. Pre-orders include access to the closed beta, scheduled for April 2o.
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