Press Kit - Crossy Road Rush
Developer/Publisher
Hipster Whale
Based in Melbourne, Australia
Platforms
iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS on Apple Arcade
Release Date
5 November 2026
Website
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Description
Swerve, spin, smash and survive an arcade island adventure with the Crossy Road Crew.
Chase away an angry Octoboss from peaceful Crossy Cove, free your friends, and restore the island vibes! Dodge spikes, grind rails, wall-ride and bounce your way through an obstacle course of tricky traps, absurd hazards, and unsuspecting sea creatures.
Master your run, maintain your flow, or face a calamitous wipeout!
Key Features
Instant Arcade Action
Pick Up and Play: Built for quick bursts of ridiculous arcade action! Perfect for a five-minute play session or a “just one more run” spiral.
Master the Tracks: Zip through challenges that are easy to jump into but hard to master! Keep your combo ticking to maximize your score.
Collect the Crossy Crew
The Crossy Crew is Here: Unlock classic characters, collect silly boards, and top it all off with a wacky banana hat! Enjoy collecting 16 characters, 40 hats and 12 unique boards at launch!
Restore the island vibes: Unlock unique animations on the island overworld for each character you collect!
Secret Surprises: It wouldn’t be a Crossy game without a secret or two…
Play Together Family Fun
Co-op Multiplayer: Connect locally and online with up to 4 players. Share the fun with friends, or get everyone together for family game night!
Carry the Crew: Share a lifepool with friends and family to get through tough spots
Compete in Global Leaderboards: Ride through frantic stages and rack up towering scores for ultimate bragging rights!
Daily Challenges & Updates
Fresh Quests Dropping Daily: Tackle new Survival Mode runs every 24 hours featuring new quests to complete.
Expanding Horizons: Stay tuned for seasonal special events, fresh challenges, and brand-new themed islands dropping post-launch.
History
Hipster Whale is a multi-award winning Australian studio, located in the heart of Melbourne. Their first release, Crossy Road, quickly became a viral success and Hipster Whale titles have amassed more than 500 million downloads to date. Hipster Whale was acquired by and joined the Atari family of brands in 2026.
Along the way, Hipster Whale has joined forces with world-renowned companies including Bandai Namco and Disney to create more top-charting games like PAC-MAN 256 and Disney Crossy Road. They continue to make and publish bright and funny games with broad appeal, including Piffle and the Apple Arcade exclusives Crossy Road Castle, Crossy Road+ and Piffle+.
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