The plot picks up immediately after Crash Bandicoot: Warped :

Released in 2020 by developer , Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time serves as a direct sequel to the original PlayStation trilogy, effectively overwriting the continuity of previous post-1998 titles. It preserves the series' signature "corridor-style" linear platforming while modernizing the experience with a vibrant, "painterly" art style and complex new mechanics. Core Story & Characters