Spyro made a surprise appearance at the Xbox Summer Games Showcase, teasing his next adventure. The little purple dragon came under the stewardship of Xbox during the Activision acquisition, but he’s not made an appearance since the launch of the Reignited Trilogy. The new game, called A Realm Beyond, launches sometime in spring 2027.
The trailer only shows a bit of gameplay, but it does depict Spyro doing something he doesn’t ordinarily do: Free-flying in the sky. The dragon’s design has been updated, with his wings expanded to show how he can support himself on the breeze. However, one element has remained the same: Tom Kenny is back to voice him.
Toys for Bob, which developed the Reignited Trilogy, is creating A Realm Beyond. Studio head Paul Yan said in an interview with Xbox Wire that free flight felt like the next evolution of Spyro’s abilities. “He’s small, but mighty, so we had to do a lot of different experiments to explore how he could be both nimble and still be very physical when actively pushing his way through the air.”
The studio also teased the new antagonist, who appears to be associated with a giant pink crystal. Yan noted, “He will challenge Spyro’s abilities and push him to new emotional depths that will see Spyro grow as a hero. It’s a story full of heart and I can’t wait for you to experience this new journey.”