Spyro: A Realm Beyond sees the '90s purple dragon make a big comeback

We learned some new details about the upcoming revival for the classic 3D platformer from developer Toys for Bob.

Spyro the Dragon is one of the most enduring 3D action-platformers of the '90s, and it's now making a comeback in adventure. Announced during the 2026 Xbox Games Showcase, Spyro: A Realm Beyond will see the plucky purple dragon in a new game from developer Toys For Bob, the creative team behind the Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, which remastered the originals, and Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time.

While we only got to see a brief glimpse of game in the trailer, which teases a big expansion of the classic gameplay, we were able to catch up with Toys for Bob studio head Paul Yan and associate creative director Lou Studdert during the Xbox Games Showcase to learn about how they got their shot at reviving the Spyro series and what could be in store.

Details are still a bit light when it comes to what Spyro: A Realm Reborn is all about, but what we do know is that it seeks to give the classic action-platformer a much-needed update that takes the character into more detailed and larger worlds to explore. Although Spyro found something of a second life in the once-popular Skylanders games and playsets, this will be the first core Spyro game in nearly 20 years.

"When we built the game, we were really focused on what makes for a good Spyro game, and that comes with the fluidity of movement, the ability to interact with the environment to have this kind of zen-like momentum as you explore," said studio head Paul Yan. "That was something that we started with as sacred to Spyro, which is what makes Spyro unique, and we wanted to add that into a whole new dimension, and so now you're gonna be doing that both on the ground and in the skies, and Spyro: A Realm Beyond has been developed with this notion. We also think this is a great entry point for new players, but it is also developed with fans in mind, and the legacy of Spyro in our hearts."

Previously, developer Toys for Bob worked on remasters and remakes of classic games, along with giving Crash Bandicoot a more fulfilling 4th installment with Crash 4: It's About Time. However, following the merger between Activision Blizzard and Microsoft, Toys For Bob served as a support studio for other games, including Overwatch 2 and the Call of Duty series. While the devs credit their time supporting other titles for expanding their skill set, they expressed eagerness to jump back into making their own games.

One of the core details that the developers stated during their presentation on the game was that Spyr