Job offer leaks new Spyro the Dragon game

Spyro the Dragon could be making a comeback if a new leak from the former game developer's social media profile is any indication. Although Spyro the Dragon returned in late 2018 with the launch Spyro Reignited Trilogythe iconic purple dragon has not seen a new release from Activision or Toys for Bob since then.

First Spyro the Dragon the game originally launched on the PlayStation in September 1998. Two sequels, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage and Spyro: Year of the Dragonwere released in 1999 and 2000. The Spyro the games were originally developed by Insomniac Games, although other studios such as Eurocom and Krome Studios worked on the franchise during the 2000s before Toys for Bob took over in 2018. Spyro Reignited Trilogy, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Timeand Crash Team Rumble. Most Spyro the games that were released were 3D platform titles that saw the titular purple dragon glide and smash his way through various obstacles or set enemies on fire with his fiery breath. Spyro he is widely regarded as one of the most memorable PlayStation mascots, alongside characters such as Crash Bandicoot.

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Former Toys for Bob Staffer profile gives Spyro fans hope

Although rumors of potential Spyro project should be taken with a grain of salt, a recently discovered LinkedIn profile could offer fans a glimmer of hope. According to a December 23 YouTube video by Canadian content creator Guy Eh, the LinkedIn page for Donald Yatomi, who worked as a lead concept artist at Toys for Bob from 2022 to 2024, states Spyro and Call of Duty franchise as their main contribution during his tenure. Prior to Toys for Bob, Yatomi spent over a decade working for Sony subsidiary Bend Studio, serving as Lead Concept Artist and Art Director for the 2019 action title. Days gone. Some of Yatomi's specialties listed on his profile include art direction for video game environments and character designs. Yatomi was released 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.

Additionally, Toys for Bob's Independence came months after Microsoft's controversial buyout of Activision Blizzard was completed, with an estimated total of $68.7 billion spent during the acquisition. Although Toys for Bob later became an independent studio, it later entered into a deal with Xbox Game Studios in May 2024 to develop a new game. However, Toys for Bob is keeping quiet about its next project on social media.

When could the next Spyro game be introduced?

While speculative, one possible window that could show more Spyro the game is not that far away. According to Xbox Game Studios president Matt Booty, an Xbox Developer Direct is planned to launch sometime in January 2026. While the content of the next Xbox Developer Direct is largely being kept under wraps by Microsoft, Booty claimed that Xbox has new game information for 2026 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, the developers of the game Forza Horizon and Fable series. However, no other information about Xbox's plans has been revealed.

Meanwhile, fans are searching for what it is Spyro the series is about all it can pick up Spyro Reignited Trilogy during the Steam Winter 2025 Sale for just $13.99. It remains to be seen when the purple dragon will return to the limelight and if Toys for Bob's next project is what fans have been waiting for.