After two decades without a brand-new Spyro the Dragon title, developer Toys For Bob has officially announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond, set for a 2027 release. the game will feature the return of Tom Kenny as the voice of Spyro and prromises a focus on freedom of dragon flight. According to the announcement, the studio aims to build on the original trilogy's formula, much as it did with the critically acclaimed Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time.

After two decades without a new Spyro, a 2027 relaunch

The last original Spyro game, Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon, launched in 2008, making this a 19-year gap. The 2027 release window gives Toys For Bob more than three years to craft what studio head Paul Yan described as the dragon's biggest adventure yet. As the report notes, the team previously restored Spyro's legacy with the Spyro Reignited Trilogy in 2018, and now they are creating an entirely new entry—a move that echoes the revival strategy seen with other retro platformers. The extended timeline suggests a deliberate effort to deliver a polished, ambitious experience rather than a rushed cash-in.

Toys For Bob’s proven formula from Crash Bandicoot 4

Toys For Bob earned widespread praise for Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, a sequel that modernised the classic formula while respecting the originals. The studio is now applying that same philosophy to Spyro, according to the announcement. The developer’s familiarity with the purple dragon—having remastered the first three games in the Reignited Trilogy—positions it as the natural custodian of the franchise. The report emphasises that the team has “a whole new level of freedom” to build the game they want, suggesting fewer constraints than during the remaster project.

Dragon flight as a core mechanic – and a promise

The announcement teases that players will be able to “take to the skies at a moment's notice,” fundamentally changing exploration. in the original trilogy, flight was limited to specific levels; A Realm Beyond appears to integrate it seamlessly into the open world. Paul Yan told the source that the game was “developed with love” and that flying will allow Spyro to “soar to new heights.” The mechanic could set the game apart from both its predecessors and competitors in the mascot-platformer genre, but the exact implementation remains vague.

The unanswered question: What defines Spyro in 2027?

While the return of Tom Kenny and the promise of flight generate excitement, key details are missing. The report does not specify platforms—Is the game coming only to PlayStation and Xbox, or also to Switch and PC? The 2027 launch is a year, not a date, leaving the development timeline opaque. More important,the source does not clarify how Toys For Bob will modernise the collect-a-thon structure that defined the original trilogy, nor whether the game will include online features. Fans will be watching for concrete gameplay footage to see if A Realm Beyond truly feels like a natural fourth entry or a bold reboot.