Job listings leak in new Spyro Dragon game

Spyro the Dragon could be back, if a new leak from the former game developer's social media profile is any indication. However Spyro the Dragon returned in late 2018 with the launch of Spyro Reignited TrilogyThe iconic purple dragon hasn't seen any new releases from Activision or Toys for Bob since then.

First Spyro the Dragon The game was originally launched on PlayStation in September 1998. two sequels, Spyro 2: Wrath of Ripto and Spyro: Year of the Dragonwere released in 1999 and 2000 respectively Spyro The games were originally developed by Insomniac Games, although other studios such as Eurocom and Krome Studios worked on the franchise throughout the 2000s. Before Toys for Bob takes over in 2018. Spyro Reignited Trilogy, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Timeand Crash Team Rumble. the majority of Spyro The games released were 3D platforming titles that saw the titular purple dragon glide and charge his way through various obstacles, or set enemies on fire with his fiery breath. Spyro Widely regarded as one of the most memorable PlayStation mascots, alongside characters such as Crash Bandicoot.

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Former Toys for Bob Staff profile gives Spyro fans hope

Rumors about a possibility though Spyro While the project should be taken with a good grain of salt, a recently discovered LinkedIn profile may offer fans a glimmer of hope. According to a December 23 YouTube video by content creator Canadian Guy Eh, the LinkedIn page for Donald Yatomi, who worked as a senior concept artist at Toys for Bob from 2022 to 2024. Spyro and Call of Duty franchises as a major contribution during his time there. Before coming to Toys for Bob, Yatomi worked at Sony subsidiary Bend Studios for over a decade, serving as a lead concept artist and art director for the 2019 action title. days passed. Some of Yatomi's specialties listed on her profile include art direction for video game environments and character designs. Yatomi was fired from Toys for Bob in early 2024. It's worth noting that, while Toys for Bob became an independent studio in February 2024, Yatomi's tenure began while the studio was still a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard.

In addition, Toys for Bob's Independence came after Microsoft's controversial purchase of Activision Blizzard was finalized, costing an estimated total of $68.7 billion during the acquisition. Despite becoming an independent studio after the fact, Toys for Bob signed a deal with Xbox Game Studios in May 2024 to develop new games. However, Toys for Bob has remained silent on social media about its next project.

When will the next Spyro game be shown?

Instead, one possible window that might show another Spyro The game is not that far away. According to Xbox Game Studios President Matt Booty, an Xbox Developer Direct is planned to go live sometime in January 2026. The contents of another Xbox Developer Direct have been largely kept secret by Microsoft, with Booty claiming that the Xbox has new 2026 game information that could take more than one episode to fully cover. The only confirmed studio to show up during the next Xbox broadcast is Playground Studios, its developers. Forza Horizon and fable series. However, no further information about Xbox's plans has been revealed.

In the meantime, here's what fans are looking forward to seeing Spyro The series is all about what can be raised Spyro Reignited Trilogy 2025 for only $13.99 during the Steam Winter Sale. It remains to be seen when the purple dragon will return to the spotlight, and toys fans will be waiting for Bob's next project.