Activision has announced that Crash Team Rumble will have two battle passes each comprising of 100 tiers of unlockable cosmetic items such as skins, emotes, and banners. According to an excerpt from an Activision blog post, the new heroes and their powers can only be earned by completing challenges that ensure every player a balanced gaming experience.
Cosmetics Only:
The two battle passes, Season 1 and Season 2, will only unlock cosmetic items while new characters and abilities can be earned in-game only. Gamers can achieve these items without purchasing passes, but the passes will enable players to earn them faster than through gameplay.
In other words, good players will have the chance to show off their skill with rare cosmetic items they acquired by either buying the passes or by completing challenges.
Closed Beta:
A closed beta for Crash Team Rumble is scheduled from April 20 to April 24, 2023, for players to have a chance to get a sneak preview of the upcoming game. Crash Team Rumble is a competitive multiplayer game that takes gameplay elements from the Crash Bandicoot series. In it, teams of four, composed of Crash characters, compete against each other to collect the most Wumpa Fruit while depositing them to defend their drop-off zones from opponents.
June 20, 2023 Launch:
Crash Team Rumble will launch on June 20, 2023, for PlayStation 4 and 5 along with Xbox One and Series X|S.
The first two battle passes for the game are already confirmed, but the contents remain a mystery for the time being.
Gaming Franchise:
Crash is a beloved gaming franchise popular since the first game’s release in 1996. For years the series is popular worldwide and continues to build on this reputation. The release of Crash Team Rumble showcases the bond and nostalgia gamers have towards the Crash franchise, as it continues to release new titles.
Conclusion:
As for gamers, the latest “Crash” title’s launch on June 20, 2023, will be an exciting event as they get to play multiplayer competitive games set in the universe. Fans of the franchise are already eagerly awaiting the title’s launch, and the game seems to be gaining traction through its teaser trailers.
