Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft has exciting news for fans of Crash Bandicoot fans: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is set to join Xbox Game Pass, and it’s happening soon! Mark your calendars for December 4, 2024, because that’s when this thrilling arcade racing game will be available for subscribers. Whether you’re a newcomer or someone yet to dive into the Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled achievements, there’s no better opportunity than its Game Pass debut.

Recently revealed on the official Crash Bandicoot Twitter account, Crash Team Racing – Nitro-Fueled will roll onto Xbox Game Pass in early December. Though details on which subscription tiers will feature the game aren’t confirmed, it’s highly anticipated to land in both the Xbox Game Pass Standard and Ultimate libraries due to its lineage as an older title. Additionally, Microsoft has been porting this fan-favorite to the Microsoft Store on PC, raising hopes that PC Game Pass users might get in on the action too.

For those unfamiliar, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled originally raced onto Xbox One back in 2019 as a thorough remaster of the beloved 1999 PS1 classic, Crash Team Racing. It even brings enhanced content from Crash Tag Team Racing and Crash Nitro Kart. Imagine Mario Kart’s wild races, but with the charming chaos of the Crash Bandicoot universe — it’s all about zipping around zany circuits using power-ups and quirky weapons, all while playing as your favorite characters from the franchise.

Adding a twist to the news, this week some players noticed advertisements for Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time within Xbox Game Pass. However, the link redirecting to the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy page left some scratching their heads. Microsoft hasn’t confirmed if the fourth game is coming to Game Pass soon or if there was merely a mix-up intended for Crash Team Racing’s promotion. Time will tell which way this turns out!

Regardless, get ready to jump back into the driver’s seat with Crash and his crew come December 4. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for Microsoft’s announcement detailing December’s upcoming Game Pass releases. Who’s your go-to character for the races? Tell us in the comments!