Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

Crash Bandicoot
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy	2018
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time	2021
Crash Bandicoot (unofficial port)	2023

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is a singleplayer third-person platform game developed by Toys for Bob with help from Beenox, Activision Shanghai, Heavy Iron Studios and Hardsuit Labs and published by Activision. It is part of the Crash Bandicoot series.

Originally released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on October 2, 2020 and later for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch on March 12, 2021, the Windows version was ported by Hardsuit Labs and released on March 26, 2021 through Battle.net. It was later released on Steam on October 19, 2022, with Iron Galaxy Studios handling the Steam integration for the Windows version.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Battle.net
Microsoft Store		Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Steam

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use skip intro mod
Download Crash 4 Skip Intro Scenes. Place `MovieSkippableTrue.pak` in `<path-to-game>\Lava\Content\Paks\~mods\`.

Delete video files
Go to `<path-to-game>\Lava\Content\Movies\`. Delete or rename all `Bumper*.mp4` files and `IntroLoadingBar.mp4`.

Audio fix for the 100% ending

Instructions

Download Audio fix for the 100% ending.
Move the files in <path-to-game>\Lava\Content\Movies\Audio, overwrite if prompted.

This fix isn't needed on the Battle.net version.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%LOCALAPPDATA%\CrashBandicoot4\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1378990/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%LOCALAPPDATA%\CrashBandicoot4\Saved\SaveGames\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1378990/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

The save files consists of a save slot file, and a profile file. When copying save data be sure to copy both the <ID>ProfileSaveData.sav and the <ID>Slot<index>Save.sav files. When importing saves, be sure to rename both of the save files to match the unique ID of your own save files.

Benchmarks are stored in %LOCALAPPDATA%\CrashBandicoot4\Saved\Profiling\Benchmark\.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Features an in-game benchmarking system.

Display and graphics settings

Advanced graphics settings

General settings

Color blind settings

Graphics feature	State	Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen		See Ultra-widescreen to fix black bars beyond 16:9.
4K Ultra HD		^[2]
Field of view (FOV)		See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed		Referred to as "Windowed Fullscreen". Resolution is locked to display resolution.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)		TAA (1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, Off)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS		Choice of 30, 60, 75, 90, 120, 144, 165, 240, unlimited.
High dynamic range display (HDR)		See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)
Color blind mode		Deuteranopia, protanopia, and tritanopia filters are available. A strength slider is also available and can be set in intervals of 1, from 0 to 10.

The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.

Ultra-widescreen

Widescreen fix^{[citation needed]}

Uses a Hor+ field of view for aspect ratios wider than 16:9.

Works on the Steam and Battle.net versions.

Pre-rendered cutscenes will be stretched.

Linux/Proton: Requires a Steam launch option for the DLL override to be loaded.

Download the latest version of the Crash 4 Widescreen Fix mod.
Extract the files to <path-to-game>\Lava\Binaries\Win64\, so that dsound.dll resides in the same folder as CrashBandicoot4.exe or Lava-Win64-Shipping.exe.
Linux/Proton only: Add the following to the game's Steam launch options:
WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dsound=n,b" %command%

Use a hex editor^{[citation needed]}

Pre-rendered cutscenes will be stretched.

Open Lava-Win64-Shipping.exe in a hex editor.
Find and replace 3B 8E E3 3F with the following based on the desired resolution:

CD CC CC 3F for 1440x900
00 00 A0 3F for 1280x1024
26 B4 17 40 for 2560x1080
8E E3 18 40 for 3440x1440
39 8E 63 40 for 3840x1080
9A 99 19 40 for 3840x1600
00 00 A0 3F for 4120x1024
39 8E 63 40 for 5120x1440
AE 47 A1 40 for 5292x1050
AB AA AA 40 for 7680x1440

Set the Search Direction to All.
Select Replace All.
Click OK to confirm and then click Save (Ctrl+S).

Field of view (FOV)

Use a hex editor (Battle.net)^{[citation needed]}

Open Lava-Win64-Shipping.exe in a hex editor.
Find 35 FA 0E 3C, which will appear 5 times. Replace the last occurrence with the following, depending on the aspect ratio:
- 35 FA 38 3C for 21:9
- 41 E4 52 3C for 32:9
Click OK to confirm and then click Save (Ctrl+S).

Note that the FOV varies widely in this game, so any static hex fix won't always scale the FOV as it scales in the unpatched game.

Blurry edges (TXAA)

Use the Nvidia Sharpen+ filter to counteract TXAA blur.

Open the Nvidia Overlay (Alt+Z).
Navigate to Game Filter (Alt+F3).
Add the Sharpen+ filter to the active list.
Set the Intensity slider to 25.

This requires Nvidia GeForce Experience or the Nvidia App to be installed with In-Game Overlay enabled.

Input

Keyboard bindings

Gamepad and camera settings

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse acceleration
Mouse input in menus
Keyboard and mouse prompts
Mouse Y-axis inversion		Mouse cannot be used to control camera.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts		Xbox One variant.
Impulse Trigger support

DirectInput-compatible controllers

PlayStation controllers		DualShock 4
PlayStation button prompts		DualShock 4 prompts only. See also PS5 DualSense Button Replacement.
Motion sensors support
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes	Wired V2 tested. Bluetooth mode does not work.

Nintendo controllers

Other controller(s)		Nintendo Switch prompts are supported.
Additional button prompts

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Input prompt override		The button prompt style can be switched in-game regardless of the type of connected controller.
Haptic feedback
Digital movement support
Simultaneous controller+KB/M		Button prompts flickers when Controller and Keyboard/Mouse is in use.

Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Steam Virtual Gamepad (Legacy mode/Hook input)		by Default: most Controller Types (minus for Nintendo Switch) opts-in to Steam Input mode.
Steam Input prompt modes
Steam Deck button prompts
Steam Controller (1st gen) button prompts
Motion sensors support
Official controller preset(s)
Cursor detection

Gamepad bindings (DualShock 4 layout)
Gamepad bindings
(Xbox One layout)
Gamepad bindings (Nintendo Switch layout)
Gamepad layout (DualShock 4 layout)
Gamepad layout
(Xbox One layout)
Gamepad layout (Nintendo Switch layout)

Audio

Audio settings

Accessibility settings

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Sliders for Music, SFX, and Voice. Can be set in intervals of 1, from 0 to 10.
Surround sound		Plays up to 7.0.^[3]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Arabic
Finnish				Fan translation
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Slovak				Unofficial patch, download
Spanish
Latin American Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Players	Notes
Local play	4	Versus, Co-op
LAN play
Online play

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
Native 3D		Dual-View Rendering (3D Ultra) and Single-View Depth Reprojection (3D+). Use TrueGame for Acer SpatialLabs, or NewAxis on other Eye-Tracked Lightfield displays.
Nvidia 3D Vision		Dual-View Rendering Use Geo-11 fix for Frame Sequential, Interleaved, SBS, TAB or Anaglyph displays.

Issues fixed

Intro/company logo audio plays through Oculus Rift regardless of settings

Delete a folder^{[citation needed]}
Go to `<path-to-game>\Engine\Binaries\ThirdParty\`. Delete the `Oculus` folder.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	11

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Mods

Crash Bandicoot 4 - N.Hanced V2

A thorough revamp of the completion system, collectibles, and level designs, including toned down hidden crates, improved crate puzzles, new relic times, quality of life improvements, and optionally removing N.Verted mode.

Crash 4 Exclusive PSN Activision BNet Skins

Ports over the PSN exclusive skins over to PC, while also enabling the Activision/Battle.net skins for the Steam version.

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	PhysX
Audio	Wwise, OGG Vorbis

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	10
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i3-4340 AMD FX-6300	Intel Core i5-2500K AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
System memory (RAM)	8 GB	16 GB
Storage drive (HDD/SSD)	30 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7950	Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 390

A 64-bit operating system is required.

Notes

↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.24.2^[1]
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1378990/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1378990) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2024-02-03
↑ Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It's About Time – Coming Soon to PC | Blizzard Entertainment
↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2021-03-31
Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.

[2] Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.24.2^[1]

[Proton_path_note-3] 2.0 ^2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1378990/.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (1378990) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[3] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[4] Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1378990/.

[5] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[6] The app ID (1378990) may differ in some cases.

[7] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[8] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[engineversion-1] Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2024-02-03

[Blizzard_Crash-4] Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It's About Time – Coming Soon to PC | Blizzard Entertainment

[5] Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2021-03-31
Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.

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[Note 2]

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Developers

	Toys for Bob
	Beenox
	Activision Shanghai
	Heavy Iron Studios
Windows	Hardsuit Labs
Steam	Iron Galaxy Studios
Publishers
	Activision
Engines
	Unreal Engine 4^{[Note 1]}
Release dates
Windows	March 26, 2021
Reception
Metacritic	83
OpenCritic	85
IGDB	86
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Platform
Art styles	Cartoon
Series	Crash Bandicoot