Spyro: A Realm Beyond Takes Flight in Spring 2027
- Jul 17
- 4 min read
Spyro is finally back.
After nearly two decades without a completely new mainline adventure, the famous purple dragon will return in Spyro: A Realm Beyond, a bold new game from developer Toys for Bob.
Revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase in June 2026, the new adventure promises to retain the colourful worlds, memorable characters and satisfying exploration that made the original games so beloved, while introducing one of the biggest gameplay changes in the history of the franchise: true dragon flight.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond is scheduled to launch in Spring 2027.
A Brand-New Adventure for Spyro
In Spyro: A Realm Beyond, Spyro finds himself stranded in a strange and wondrous new realm.
While searching for a way home, his journey is interrupted by the arrival of a vicious invading force known as the Scavs. With the future of the realm under threat, Spyro must form new alliances, confront dangerous enemies and protect the world before it is changed forever.
The announcement trailer introduces a more ambitious and cinematic adventure while retaining the colourful fantasy style associated with the series.
Although the story appears to carry greater stakes, Toys for Bob has confirmed that the game will continue to embrace the joyful, dream-like atmosphere, quirky characters and sense of discovery that fans expect from a Spyro adventure.
Spyro Can Finally Fly Freely
The most significant new feature in Spyro: A Realm Beyond is the introduction of full, unrestricted dragon flight.
Previous Spyro games primarily allowed players to glide after jumping, with complete flight usually limited to specific challenge stages. In the new game, Spyro will be able to take to the skies during normal exploration.
Players will be able to soar above colourful landscapes, weave between trees, dive from enormous landmarks and chain together climbs, dives and sharp turns while navigating the environment.
Toys for Bob says the world has been designed around this new freedom of movement, allowing players to travel naturally between ground-based platforming and aerial exploration.
Spyro’s familiar charging, jumping, gliding and fire-breathing abilities will remain an important part of the experience, but the addition of true flight should make the new realm feel larger, more open and more vertical than the worlds of previous games.
A Familiar Spyro with a New Design
Spyro has also received an updated character design for his latest adventure.
The new version continues the visual direction established in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, while showing that Spyro has grown since his previous journey. His wingspan has been increased to support his expanded flight abilities, although Toys for Bob has stressed that this remains the same courageous and energetic Spyro fans know and love.
Tom Kenny will return as the voice of Spyro, continuing his long association with the character.
The studio consulted people who worked on the classic games while developing the new design, with the aim of evolving Spyro without losing the personality and appearance that made him one of gaming’s most recognisable heroes.
Developed by Toys for Bob
Spyro: A Realm Beyond is being developed by Toys for Bob and published by Activision.
Toys for Bob previously developed the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, which rebuilt the original three games for modern platforms. The studio has described A Realm Beyond as an original new chapter rather than another remake or a simple recreation of the past.
The game also represents an important new era for Toys for Bob following the studio’s move to become independent.
According to the development team, the goal is to create a Spyro adventure that respects the character’s history while introducing new mechanics, a new world and a more ambitious sense of scale.
Watch the Announcement Trailer
The cinematic announcement trailer offers the first look at Spyro’s updated appearance, the mysterious new realm and the enemies he will face.
It also provides an early glimpse of the expanded flight mechanics that will define the new adventure.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Platforms
Spyro: A Realm Beyond is currently confirmed for:
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation 5
Nintendo Switch 2
Xbox on PC
Steam
Xbox Cloud Gaming
The game will also launch through Xbox Game Pass and will support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing compatible digital purchases and progress to carry between Xbox consoles and PC.
No PlayStation 4, Xbox One or original Nintendo Switch versions have been announced.
Spyro: A Realm Beyond Release Date
Spyro: A Realm Beyond will be released in Spring 2027.
An exact launch date has not yet been announced. More gameplay, story information and release details are expected to be revealed as development continues.
Which old-school Spyro memory takes you straight back to the PlayStation 1 days?
0%Charging into sheep
0%Chasing the egg thief
0%Collecting every gem
0%Trying to rescue every dragon
A New Beginning for Spyro
The return of Spyro has been a long time coming.
With a completely new world, unrestricted flight, an evolved visual design and Toys for Bob once again leading development, Spyro: A Realm Beyond has the potential to begin an exciting new chapter for the franchise.
Long-time fans will be hoping it recaptures the charm, exploration and personality of the classic adventures, while its expanded movem
Spyro: A Realm Beyond takes flight in Spring 2027.
Are you excited to see Spyro return, and what do you think of his new ability to fly freely? Let us know your thoughts.
Who remembers the old-school Spyro the Dragon, charging into sheep, collecting gems and chasing down those egg thieves? 🐉
The original game launched on the PlayStation in 1998 and became one of the console’s most memorable platformers.
Will Spyro: A Realm Beyond take you back to those classic days, or are you ready for a completely new adventure?