The developers ofCrash Bandicootare still holding out hope for titular character, Crash, to make his way onto the roster forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Fans have been hoping for Crash’s introduction to the series for a long time, and seeing any message of encouragement from a developer will certainly have them excited at the prospect.
Super Smash Bros.has always had large number of characters from different games, but the latest installment certainly boasts the biggest character select screen to date, with 86 playable characters heralding from a multitude of titles and platforms. Crash has been a notable omission from the roster for some time now, with fans hopeful that the marsupial would join theSmashline-up even backin the days ofSuper Smash Bros. Meleein 2001.
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It seems that fans aren’t the only ones excited at the prospect of Crash’s addition toSmash, as Lou Studdert, one of the Creative Producers forCrash 4,has stated in an interview “We all dream of that day, don’t we?! If I had any influence, I sure would love to see that as well.” While Studdert goes on to say that the decision is, unfortunately, out of his hands, the idea of Crash joining theSuper Smash Bros.roster isn’t entirely unreasonable.Crash, along withKingdom Hearts’Sorahave been characters that theSmashcommunity has desperately wanted added to the game for some time.
With the addition of characters likeMinecraftSteve and Banjo-Kazooie, as well as Cloud and Solid Snake, Nintendo have been willing to introduce characters from varied games and platforms in the past. While some would argue thatCrash Bandicootis a less iconic franchise than something likeFinal FantasyorMetal Gear,Crash 4was a fairly successful titlefor developers Toys For Bob and the character is perhaps more well known than otherSmashcharacters like the Wii Fit Trainer or Mr Game and Watch. While Toys For Bob is currently being shifted over to work onCall of Duty: Warzone, the enthusiasm by Studdert for Crash’s inclusion in Smash is certainly positive for fans.
Having said that, Studdert’s comments are hardly a confirmation, and with Nintendo’s propensity to choose characters for theSmashroster in an unpredictable manner, it would be unwise to speculate too much.Expectations are always high forSmashfanswhen it comes to the addition of a new fighter, and while Crash’s introduction would likely make a large number of people happy, ultimately Nintendo are the judge, jury, and executioner when it comes to which characters make it intoSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timeis out now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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