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Nintendo Life

Toys For Bob Hopes The New Spyro Adventure Will Be The "First Of Many"

Toys for Bob, the studio behind the new Spyro: A Realm Beyond, hopes this title will be the first of many new games in the franchise. Studio head Paul Yan emphasized the need to take risks and evolve the character while remaining true to Spyro's roots. The game is set to launch in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, featuring a visually updated Spyro with an enhanced wingspan.

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Nintendo Everything

Spyro: A Realm Beyond dev wants Spyro to live on for a long time, hopes this is the start of “many new games”

Toys for Bob studio head Paul Yan expressed a desire for the Spyro franchise to continue with many new games, starting with the upcoming Spyro: A Realm Beyond. He stated that the studio aims to take risks and evolve the series while remaining true to its core foundation. Spyro: A Realm Beyond is slated for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.

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My Nintendo News

Toys for Bob hope Spyro: A Realm Beyond will be the first of many Spyro games

Toys for Bob studio head Paul Yan expressed hopes that Spyro: A Realm Beyond will be the first of many new Spyro the Dragon games. He stated the studio plans to take risks and evolve the franchise while remaining true to its roots. The game was revealed during the Xbox Game Showcase.

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Wolfs Gaming Blog

Toys For Bob Discusses Flying Free In Spyro: A Realm Beyond

Toys for Bob, now an independent studio formerly part of Activision Blizzard and briefly Microsoft, has revealed Spyro: A Realm Beyond. Studio Head Paul Yan and Associate Creative Director Lou Studdert discussed the studio's independence and the game's emphasis on true player-controlled flight. The spark for the new game came during the development of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy.

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Games Industry

After a stint on Warzone, Toys for Bob is thrilled to be back on Spyro – "We were moving away from the types of games that are near and dear to our hearts"

Toys for Bob, known for the Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot 4, has spun off from Activision to regain creative control and focus on joyful, all-ages games. The studio announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond, its first independent title, which will be released in spring 2027 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. This move signifies a return to their core passion after supporting titles like Call of Duty: Warzone.

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Retro Gamer

Spyro: A Realm Beyond devs "hope that this is the first of many" new games in the series: "We want Spyro…

Toys for Bob studio head Paul Yan expressed hopes that Spyro: A Realm Beyond will be the first of many new games in the series. He discussed the challenge of balancing nostalgia with innovation for the upcoming platformer, which is set to launch in Spring 2027 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.

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Nintendo Everything

Spyro: A Realm Beyond dev talks about Spyro’s new design

Toys For Bob studio head Paul Yan discussed the updated character design for Spyro in the upcoming game, Spyro: A Realm Beyond. Yan explained that while the design is familiar, subtle changes like an enhanced wingspan suggest Spyro has grown. The team collaborated with original developers to ensure the character's essence was captured, and Tom Kenny returns to voice Spyro.

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Gamespot

Spyro Devs Don’t See Many Comparisons To Its Flying, Except Iron Man Or Flight Sims

Toys For Bob is developing Spyro: A Realm Beyond, which will feature true dragon flight gameplay for the first time in the series. Developers stated that finding comparisons for this mechanic was difficult, with only flight simulators and characters like Iron Man coming close. The game is set to release in Spring 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, with Tom Kenny returning to voice Spyro.

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Retro Gamer

Spyro: A Realm Beyond lets everyone's favorite dragon fly freely, which is "such a significant addition" devs have "built a whole world around that promise"

Toys for Bob revealed Spyro: A Realm Beyond, the first new Spyro game in nearly two decades, featuring a significant free-flight mechanic that the developers have built the world around. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with studio head Paul Yan emphasizing the sense of discovery and freedom the flight system provides.

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Wolfs Gaming Blog

Spyro: A Realm Beyond Is The First New Spyro Game In 20 Years

Toys for Bob has announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond, the first new Spyro game in nearly 20 years, set for a spring 2027 release on Xbox Series X/S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game will feature Tom Kenny returning as the voice of Spyro and introduce "true dragon flight" mechanics.

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PC GamesN

We're getting a new Spyro game with A Realm Beyond. And yes, I did ask about headbutting sheep

Toys for Bob has announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond, a new entry in the Spyro franchise set to release in Spring 2027 for PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game introduces a new 'active dragonflight' mechanic allowing players to take flight freely. The studio aims to recapture the joyful spirit of the series after a challenging period working on other Activision titles.

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XBOX

Spyro: A Realm Beyond Interview – A New Design, Full Flight, Tom Kenny Returns and More

Toys For Bob Studio Head Paul Yan discusses the upcoming game Spyro: A Realm Beyond, set to launch in Spring 2027. The interview highlights the new character design, the return of Tom Kenny as the voice of Spyro, and the significant addition of true flight mechanics. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.

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Push Square

Spyro Returns on PS5 in A Realm Beyond, His First Original Game in Nearly 20 Years

Toys for Bob has announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond, the first original Spyro game in nearly 20 years, set to release on PlayStation 5 in Spring 2027. The game introduces full flight mechanics as a core gameplay element, allowing players freedom in aerial and ground movement. This marks Spyro's return after the Spyro: Reignited Trilogy eight years ago.

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