After several years since the last release,Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timefinally arrives to continue the decades-old series. Picking up where the third game left off, Crash and his friends must now prevent the destruction of the entire multiverse. Along the way, players are reintroduced to the classic gameplay of running from start to finish, but also other side goals like collectingCrash 4tapesor hidden gems.
Although these gems are an optional part of each level, finding all of them will give cosmetic skins as a reward that can be used or switched anytime. Obtaining every single one, however, will be difficult since some are hidden better than just in a crate waiting to be smashed, but knowing is always the first step. Here’s when and where to look for each hidden gem inCrash Bandicoot 4.
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Rude Awakening
After moving past the grind section on a vine, the player will come across a hut that needs to be crawled under. Instead of crawling directly past, stop when directly underneath the hut and jump up to collect the first hidden gem.
N. Sanity Peak
The next hidden gem is at the start of the chase scene with a giant monster part-way through theCrash 4level. When running towards the screen, stay to the left side to collect it underneath some wood.
A Real Grind
The player must keep going until they need to move up some disappearing platforms. Use a sliding high jump to get up to a small ledge in the top left, then double jump off the boxes to get to the above ledge and hidden gem.
Crash Compactor
There will be a metal crate underneath the checkpoint once the grind trail ends. Before moving on, drop down to hit the crate and double jump back up. Go around the corner to find the hidden gem now visible in the wall.
Hit The Road
This hidden gem is located immediately after riding the lift. From the top, use a sliding double jump to get into the small alcove. Afterwards, slide past the nitro crate and double jump to bounce up to the hidden gem’s ledge.
Truck Stopped
After reaching the giant claw holding a car, inspect the right side to find a platform. Jump over and then jump up to where the next hidden gem is on a yellow platform.
Booty Calls
Get to the cave with a large pirate ship jutting out of the wall. Drop down several platforms and make a right before jumping onto a platform in water. Use it to get to the next platform and spin into the treasure chest to get the next gem.
Thar He Blows!
Clear the nitro crate-covered platform before jumping down into the dock. The hidden gem is located to the south in a small crow’s nest and mast sticking out of the water.
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
This hidden gem is on the ledge directly above whereCrash or Cocoperform their first wall jump.
Jetboard Jetty
While crossing the water on moving planks, there will be 6 metal crates near the last jump. Climb on top to get the hidden gem.
