Spyro: A Realm Beyond Announced as First Core Spyro Game in Nearly 20 Years
Toys for Bob has announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond, a new mainline Spyro game revealed at the 2026 Xbox Games Showcase, marking the franchise's first core entry in nearly two decades. The game will expand on classic 3D platformer gameplay with larger worlds, enhanced environmental interaction, and seamless ground-to-air dragon flight mechanics. The project represents Toys for Bob's return to original game development after years supporting other franchises like Call of Duty and Overwatch 2 following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Toys for Bob, the studio behind the Spyro: Reignited Trilogy remaster and Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, has announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond as a new entry in the classic 3D platformer series. Revealed during the 2026 Xbox Games Showcase, the game aims to modernize the franchise with expanded worlds, improved environmental interaction, and a focus on dragon flight mechanics that blend ground and aerial exploration. Studio head Paul Yan emphasized that the development prioritizes the "fluidity of movement" and "zen-like momentum" that defined the original games while introducing new dimensions of gameplay. The announcement marks a significant shift for Toys for Bob, which spent recent years as a support studio for other Activision titles following Microsoft's acquisition. The developers stated the game is designed to appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers, building on the success of the well-regarded Reignited Trilogy.
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Release date, specific platforms beyond Xbox, gameplay footage details beyond the brief trailer shown, and the game's full scope and scale have not been disclosed.
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