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Spyro Returns After 20 Years in 2027 Release

6/7/2026

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Spyro Returns

Toys for Bob announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond, the first Spyro game in two decades.
It launches spring 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Steam.
The game features Tom Kenny returning as Spyro’s voice and dragon flight with instant take-off.
Paul Yan says the tone is more grown-up while keeping the series’ whimsical, discovery-focused feel.
It will be on Xbox Game Pass and support Xbox Play Anywhere.

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Spyro Unveiled

The Xbox Games event confirmed the new title Spyro: A Realm Beyond.
Fans who have waited nearly two decades cheered the announcement.
The reveal ranked among the event’s biggest moments, alongside Halo and Gears of War.
Viewers noted the teaser’s shift from calm countryside to encroaching darkness and new creatures, sparking story speculation.
Community praised the promised true dragon flight and the day-one Xbox Game Pass launch.

History

Historical Context

Insomniac Games launched Spyro the Dragon on PlayStation in September 1998, selling five million copies worldwide with a $5 million Universal Interactive budget. After a decade-long lull, Toys for Bob revived the brand with the 2018 Reignited Trilogy, and on June 7 2026 announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond for 2027, underscoring how legacy titles fuel console ecosystems and services like Xbox Game Pass.

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Spyro Returns

Toys for Bob announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond, the first Spyro game in two decades.
It launches spring 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Steam.
The game features Tom Kenny returning as Spyro’s voice and dragon flight with instant take-off.
Paul Yan says the tone is more grown-up while keeping the series’ whimsical, discovery-focused feel.
It will be on Xbox Game Pass and support Xbox Play Anywhere.

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