Spyro the Dragon and Crash Bandicoot Birthday Bash
2026-09-09Today we’re celebrating two major icons from the 90s as Spryo the Dragon™ turns 28 and Crash Bandicoot™ turns 30! Check out the Spyro Community Day blog for more info about the young purple dragon. From platforming to cart racing and brawling, Crash Bandicoot has done it all, and this year marks the 30th anniversary of the marsupial’s antics! Ever since Crash and his friends—and foes—have entered the scene, gamers around the world have fallen head over heels for the Wumpa Fruit chomping, action-platforming hero who has traveled across interdimensional space, braved countless environmental hazards, and faced the tyrannical Dr. Neo Cortex, his creator and ultimate foe. In celebration of Crash’s 30th anniversary, the icon is appearing in several major collaborations, including appearances in other games and physical merch you don’t want to miss! 30 Years of Crash
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N. Sanity Island’s wildest native first launched into gaming in 1996, introducing the marsupial and his nemesis Dr. Neo Cortex to audiences in North America, Europe, and Japan. As opposed to the 2D sidescrollers that dominated the platforming market at the time, the development team opted for a 3D experience that redefined the platformer genre. The action-packed combination of jumping, spinning, wall running, rail grinding, crate bashing, and gem collecting continued to develop throughout subsequent installments in the series, each game bringing new evolutions to the storyline and gameplay. Highlights include the Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. With a cast of iconic characters like Crash, Coco, Dingodile, Neo Cortex, N. Tropy, and others, the series made a name for itself with its off-the-wall creativity pushing the boundaries of gaming with over-the-top adventure and fun. Suiting Up The Crash Bandicoot mascot became an instant cultural icon as the Crash suit appeared in commercials, industry and fan conventions, cross-promotional campaigns, and other iconic events. The marsupial’s rebellious attitude and dance moves captured audiences in and out of the game. Crashing the Party: Gaming and Merch Collabs Gaming Crossovers Celebrate Crash’s 30th with Crash Bandicoot in Fortnite. The Crash Bandicoot Outfit—including a retro-inspired alt style—is in the Item Shop now through September 11, along with the Aku Aku Back Bling, the Wumpa Pickaxe, and more. (Crash is available now in Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, alongside fellow Activision favorite Spyro the Dragon.) Crash Returns to the Nendoroids To celebrate Crash’s anniversary, the Good Smile Company is re-releasing the chibi-style Nendoroid Crash Bandicoot figure. Crash is outfitted with articulated eyebrows and interchangeable eye and tongue parts capable of forming all kinds of wacky expressions. Several alternate body parts are also included, making it easy to customize the marsupial with action-packed poses straight from the game. And that’s not all! Crash also comes with his reliable ally Aku Aku. Display the duo as they wump their way through new dimensions side by side. Fanattik Collectible Coin Showcase your love for Crash with a Fanattik collectible coin, featuring Crash and Cortex. These heavy metal, double-sided embossed pieces feature stamped serial numbers and come in protective display packaging, making it the perfect gift for collectors looking to show off their love of gaming’s craziest mascot. Celebrate with Crash Today Haven’t played any Crash games yet? There’s no better time than now to get started. Play remastered versions of the three games that started it all with the Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy and crash into a time shattered adventure in Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time; For more information on the Crash Bandicoot franchise, visit www.crashbandicoot.com and follow @Crashbandicoot on Instagram, X and Facebook.