Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Arrives on Game Pass This Week: Racing Bliss

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Speeds onto Game Pass This December

Get ready to rev up your racing engines, as Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is set to speed onto Game Pass this December 4th! This remastered classic has been praised by critics and fans alike, with Eurogamer’s Chris Tapsell even calling it "objectively loads better" than Mario Kart.

But what makes Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled so special? For starters, it’s a masterful remaster of the 1999 PlayStation cult classic, Crash Team Racing. But that’s not all – the game also combines elements from 2003’s Crash Nitro Kart and 2005’s Crash Tag Team Racing, making it a true mashup of racing excellence. According to Chris Tapsell, it’s "a gold-standard remaster, capturing the loveably janky, off-brand spirit of classic CTR – and then some."

So, what can you expect from this high-octane racing game? For one, think "plain, dumb fun" – a game that’s unapologetically itself, even in the face of modern gaming trends. As Tapsell puts it, "I think that’s probably why, even beyond the enormously generous treatment it’s had from Beenox… CTR is still one of the best kart racers ever made." And don’t just take his word for it – the game has received a Eurogamer Essential, a badge of honor reserved for only the most exceptional games.

As the latest addition to Microsoft’s December Game Pass lineup, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is a significant coup for the subscription service. It’s also a testament to the growing relationship between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, following the $69bn acquisition of the publisher last year.

But if you’re not already a Game Pass subscriber, now’s the perfect time to join the party. Microsoft has recently reinstated its 14-day trial offer for PC players, giving you the chance to experience the service and all its benefits for free.

Get ready to experience the ultimate racing experience with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, coming to Game Pass on December 4th!