Crash Bandicoot's long-rumoured Wumpa League seemingly being teased for Game Awards reveal Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Crash Bandicoot's long-rumoured Wumpa League seemingly being teased for Game Awards reveal And Crash 4 out on Steam this month. News by Matt Wales Reporter Published on 7 Oct 2022 15 comments It looks like the end of 2022 is going to have more than a whiff of Crash Bandicoot about it. Not only has Activision confirmed an 18th October Steam release date for the well-recieved Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, it seems the publisher might just be gearing up to unveil the long-rumoured Crash Bandicoot Wumpa League at this year's Game Awards. All this news comes via a bit of promotional tat Activision has been sending out to influencers and press, taking the form of Crash-themed pizza box with goodies inside. As detailed in a video by YouTuber Canadian Guy Eh (thanks Games Radar), the promotional pizza box in question comes emblazoned with the words 'Aku Aku's Steam-in Pizza Shack', a not too subtle hint that the formerly Battle.net-exclusive PC version of Crash Bandicoot 4 will (as fans had already surmised) soon be making its way to Valve's storefront. And to clear up any doubt, that's made explicit by an attached label confirming an 18th October Steam release. YouTuber Canadian Guy Eh unpicks Activision's promotional pizza box. However, far more intriguing is a seemingly innocuous message tucked away on the side of the pizza box, reading, "Hungry for more? Try our new wumpa pizza for $12.08!". At first glance, that could easily just be a fun bit of extraneous design detail, but, as a couple of smarty pants have noted, 12.08 - US shorthand for 8th December - also happens to be the day that this year's Geoff-Keighley hosted The Game Awards takes place. That then suggests the sentence might deserve further scrutiny, with the word 'wumpa' looking particularly conspicuous in this new light. As it happens, a new Crash Bandicoot game titled Wumpa League has been rumoured for several years now, leading some to believe Activision might finally be teasing its long-awaited reveal. Watch on YouTube Digital Foundry - Crash Bandicoot 4: PlayStation 5 vs... Nintendo Switch? We already know that developer Toys for Bob - the team behind 2017's Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy remaster and Crash Bandicoot 4 - has been dropping hints about a mysterious new project, suggested to be another Crash Bandicoot game by Windows Central. And earlier this year, the publication claimed a Crash-themed four-player brawler was on the way, but it remains to be seen if this is the same game Activision is now teasing. All eyes on this year's Game Awards then, unless Activision is, in fact, entering into the pizza business and we've all been fooled. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store