Toys for Bob Signs Partnership Deal with Microsoft for New Game Development

Toys for Bob, the renowned video game developer behind beloved franchises such as Spyro the Dragon and Crash Bandicoot, has recently made headlines for signing a partnership deal with Microsoft. This partnership comes in the wake of Toys for Bob’s departure from its previous publisher, Activision Blizzard. The studio had previously hinted at a potential collaboration with Microsoft to support its upcoming projects, and it seems that this partnership has now been solidified.

According to a report from Windows Central, Toys for Bob could already be in the early stages of development for its new game under this partnership with Microsoft. During a recent town hall meeting at Microsoft, Matt Booty from the Xbox game content division confirmed that an agreement had been reached for Toys for Bob’s first game as an independent studio. While Booty did not disclose specific details about the game, he mentioned that it would be in line with the studio’s previous work.

Given Toys for Bob’s history with iconic franchises like Spyro the Dragon and Crash Bandicoot, there is speculation that the studio’s next game could potentially be another installment in the Spyro series. The studio’s leaders, Paul Yan and Avery Lodato, also teased fans with a cryptic reference to Spyro’s “horns” in their announcement of independence. This, coupled with Booty’s comments, suggests that a new Spyro game might be in the works.

While the exact terms of the partnership between Toys for Bob and Microsoft have not been disclosed, there is speculation that it could involve intellectual property rights and the development of new games within the studio’s established franchises. The studio has remained tight-lipped about the details of its upcoming project, stating that it is still in the “early days” of development. Fans will have to wait patiently for more news and updates on what Toys for Bob has in store for them.

The collaboration between Toys for Bob and Microsoft presents an exciting opportunity for fans of the studio’s games. With the possibility of a new Spyro game on the horizon and the support of a major player like Microsoft, the future looks promising for Toys for Bob as they embark on this new chapter in their game development journey.