Sport developer King mentioned right now it’s shutting down Crash Bandicoot: On the Run. The Android and iOS title did not final lengthy, because it had simply launched in March 2021.
King introduced on its Fb web page (through Eurogamer) that it could shut down the sport’s servers on February sixteenth, 2023, after which you’ll not be capable to play. All in-app purchases are already turned off, and gamers can have till the sport’s final day to spend any bought purple crystals.
The sport was an auto-runner within the vein of Temple Run. Holding their telephones in portrait orientation, gamers used contact controls to maneuver the furry marsupial from lane to lane, dodging obstacles, breaking bins and firing projectiles.
King left loads of room for confusion earlier than right now’s announcement. Some followers observed final week that it had been delisted from Google Play and the App Retailer with out clarification. Twitter consumer Festive Charlie reached out (through Crashy Information) to King buyer assist asking concerning the removing, and a consultant responded, “Relaxation assured although that the journey is way from over. Our technical wizards within the Studio are already busy placing their ending touches to extra thrilling options and islands which might be accessible very quickly.” Though it isn’t stunning {that a} developer’s (probably outsourced) customer-support staff could be left at the hours of darkness about an unannounced cancellation, it’s more durable to excuse suggesting to a fan the sport is about to obtain thrilling new content material when it was truly on its deathbed.
Crash Bandicoot followers nonetheless have adventures to sit up for on larger screens. Subsequent yr, the multiplayer Crash Crew Rumble will deliver 4v4 area matches to PS5/4, Xbox Collection X/S and Xbox One.
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