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How to Unlock All Characters, Skins and Cheats in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, Featuring Tips and Tricks to Winning

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For those of you that have fond memories of the PlayStation classic Crash Team Racing, you’re now in luck. Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is a stunning remake of the game and it is out right now.

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled was released on consoles on June 21, bringing the classic racing title to a brand new generation of players. With the game has sprouted a series of exciting new additions, including unlockable characters and skins. Check out how you can unlock them down below.

How Do You Unlock New Characters in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled?

If you want to unlock all of the available characters in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, then you are going to have to make your way through the game’s adventure mode and spend a hefty number of Wumpa Coins. Check out the list below for a breakdown of every milestone you will need to reach.

CharacterDescription
Ripper RooDefeat Ripper Roo in Crash Cove
Papu PapuDefeat Papu Papu in The Lost Ruins
Komodo JoeDefeat Komodo Joe in Glacier Park
Nitros OxideDefeat Nitros Oxide in Gem Stone Valley
Fake CrashEarn a Purple Gem in Gem Stone Valley
Penta PenguinMake your way to the main menu. Then, hold down both bumper buttons. Lastly, enter the following cheat code. Enter “Down, Right, Triangle, Down, Left, Triangle, Up” to unlock the secret character on the PlayStation 4. On Switch, enter “Down, Right, X, Down, Left, X, Up.” On Xbox One, enter “Down, Right, Y, Down, Left, Y, Up.”
PinstripeDefeat Pinstripe in Citadel City.
N. TranceSpend 7200 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop on the Summer Time Skin Pack
Crunch BandicootCost 1500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Krunk Cost 1500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Small Norm Cost 1500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Big Norm Cost 1500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Nash Cost1500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Real Velo Cost 1500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Geary Cost 1500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop

How Do You Unlock New Skins in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled?

Each character has a series of alternative skins that can be unlocked. If you want to earn each and every one, then you are going to have to earn a bevy of CTR Tokens, spend a tidy sum of Wumpa Coins and complete a few tasks. But, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. You can see everything you will need to do down below.

It is important to note that this guide allows you to track how many CTR tokens you should achieve as you make your way through the game’s Adventure Mode. You will need quite a few tokens, so make sure to take on every CTR challenge along the way.

SkinDescription
Beetle Nitros OxideWin a race as Nitros Oxide
Watermelon Nitros OxideWin 10 races as Nitros Oxide
Lady Bug Nitros OxideWin 25 races as Nitros Oxide
Hot Rod Nitros OxideAchieve 101% progression in Adventure Mode
White GearyWin 25 races as Geary
Blue GearyWin a race as Geary
Green GearyWin 10 races as Geary
Orca NashWin a race as Nash
Mahi-Mahi NashWin 10 races as Nash
Clownfish NashWin 25 races as Nash
Red Komodo JoeWin a race as Komodo Joe
Green Komodo JoeWin 10 races as Komodo Joe
Purple Komodo JoeEarn the Blue Gem in adventure mode
Yellow PinstripeWin a race as Pinstripe
White PinstripeWin 10 races as Pinstripe
Purple PinstripeEarn a Yello Gem in adventure mode
Green Ripper RooWin a race as Ripper Roo
Yello Ripper RooWin 10 races as Ripper Roo
Pink Ripper RooEarn a Red Gem in adventure mode
Red Papu PapuWin a race with Papu Papu
Purple Papu PapuWin 10 races with Papu Papu
Green Papu PapuEarn a Green Gem in adventure mode
White Tiger PuraWin a race as Pura
Cheetah PuraWin 10 races as Pura
Black Cat PuraEarn 17 Relics in Adventure Mode
Blue Jay Penta PenguinWin a race as Penta Penguin
Canary Penta PenguinWin 10 races as Penta Penguin
Parrot Penta PenguinWin 25 races as Penta Penguin
Blue Dr. N. GinWin a race as N. Gin
Yello Dr. N. GinWin 10 races as N. Gin
Gorilla DingodileWin a race as Dingodile
Camo DingodileWin 10 races as Dingodile
Grizzly PolarWin a race as Polar
Red Panda PolarWin 10 races as Polar
Scuba CrashCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Ninja CortexCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Robo-CortexCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
General TinyCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Football TinyCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Beach Coco Cost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Ballerina N. GinCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Chef N. GinCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Hazmat DingodileCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Fisherman PolarCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Musketeer PuraCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Penta NinjaCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Gentleman Ripper RooCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Komodo KhanCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Gangster PinstripeCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Shower Cap Nitros OxideCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Robot CrunchCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Dirt Bike CrunchCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Bulldog ZamCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Punk ZemCost 2500 Wumpa Coins within the Pit Stop
Beach DingodileSpend 7200 Wumpa Coins on the Summer Time skin pack
Life Saver N. TranceSpend 7200 Wumpa Coins on the Summer Time skin pack
Princess CocoSpend 3600 Wumpa Coins on the Fairy Talee skin pack
Blue Hyena CrashEarn 4 CTR Tokens in Crash Cove.
Green N. GinEarn 5 CTR Tokens in Crash Cove
Purple CocoEarn 9 CTR Tokens in The Lost Ruins
Panda DingodileEarn 10 CTR Tokens in The Lost Ruins
Panda PolarEarn 14 CTR Tokens in Glacier Park
Tiny CheetahEarn 15 CTR Tokens in Glacier Park
Blue CortexEarn 19 CTR Tokens in Citadel City
Aviator CrashEarn 20 CTR Tokens in Citadel City
Digital N. Trophy SkinComplete all Nitros Oxide Time Trials
Electron CrashPreorder DLC Addition
Skunk CrashWin 10 races as Crash
Electron Dr. Neo CortexPreorder DLC Addition
Green Dr. Neo CortexWin a race as Cortex
Red Dr. Neo CortexWin 10 races as Cortex
Doberman TinyWin a race as Tiny
White Tiger TinyWin 10 races as Tiny
Electron CocoPreorder DLC Addition
Blue CocoWin a race as Coco
LynxWin 10 races as Coco

How Do You Unlock Cheats in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled?

Entering cheat codes in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is quite easy. The hard part is finding the cheat codes in the first place. Luckily, we’ve got you covered.

In order to use a cheat code, you will first need to head to the game’s menu screen. Then hold down both bumper buttons on your controller. While holding the bumper buttons, you will finally need to enter a series of button combinations. Check out the details down below.

Cheat CodeNintendo SwitchPlayStation 4Xbox One
Penta Penguin CharacterDown, Right, X, Down, Left, X, UpDown, Right, Triangle, Down, Left, Triangle, UpDown, Right, Y, Down, Left, Y, Up
Infinite Wumpa FruitDown, Right, Right, Down, DownDown, Right, Right, Down, DownDown, Right, Right, Down, Down
Infinite TurbosX, B, Right, Left, Left, X, BTriangle, X, Right, Left, Left, Triangle, XY, A, Right, Left, Left, Y, A
Infinite Bowling BombsX, Right, Down, Right Up, X, LeftTriangle, Right, Down, Right, Up, Triangle, LeftY, Right, Down, Right, Up, Y, Left
Infinite MasksLeft, X, Right, Left, A, Right, Down, DownLeft, Triangle, Right, Left, O, Right, Down, DownLeft, Y, Right, Left, B, Right, Down, Down
Always InvisibleUp, Up, Down, Right, Right, UpUp, Up, Down, Right, Right, UpUp, Up, Down, Right, Right, Up
Super Turbo PadsX, Right, Right, A, LeftTriangle, Right, Right, O, LeftY, Right, Right, B, Left
Super Engine ModeUp, Up, Left, Right, X, Down, Right, DownUp, Up, Left, Right, Triangle, Down, Right, DownUp, Up, Left, Right, Y, Down, Right, Down
1-Lap RacesDown, Up, Down, Down, Right, Up, Down, Right, X, DownDown, Up, Down, Down, Right, Up, Down, Right, Triangle, DownDown, Up, Down, Down, Right, Up, Down, Right, Y, Down
Icy TracksDown, Left, Right, Down, Right, A, X, DownDown, Left, Right, Down, Right, O, Triangle, DownDown, Left, Right, Down, Right, B, Y, Down

Here Are Some Last Minute Tips and Tricks

If you want to maximize your high score in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, then you are going to need to learn a few tricks. Here are some useful tips to help you lap all of your friends on the track.

  • Choose your character class with care. Each character class handles a little differently within this game. The class you choose should always work well within the track you are playing. For instance, a track with several winding turns demands a Turn class character. This class of characters allows you to take turns more easily.
  • There is a trick to the “?” boxes. When you smash through a “?” box, a spinning wheel of randomized power ups will appear. Rather than simply wait for the wheel to decide your fate, press the fire button to force the slot machine to quickly select a weapon.
  • Always keep your Wumpa fruit collection at 10. When you have collected 10 Wumba fruit, you will receive a heightened top speed. Beyond that, all of your weapons and power ups will become more powerful. Consequently, it is important to always keep a hefty supply of Wumpa fruit.
  • You can give yourself a boost at the starting line. When you are waiting for the race to begin, start revving your engine. If black smoke is billowing out of your exhaust when the race begins, you will receive a significant speed boost.

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