Spyro Reignited Trilogy: A Comprehensive Overview

Q: Was the original composer involved in the remake?

Yes, Stewart Copeland, who composed the music for the original trilogy, returned to compose a new main theme for the Reignited Trilogy.

Q: On which platforms is the game available?

The game was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows.

Video Games2 min readAugust 10, 2026

Key Takeaways & Facts

The trilogy includes remakes of Spyro the Dragon, Ripto's Rage!, and Year of the Dragon.
The game was developed by Toys for Bob using Unreal Engine 4.
Original composer Stewart Copeland returned to create a new theme for the collection.
As of September 2023, the compilation has sold over 10 million units.

The Spyro Reignited Trilogy is a 2018 platform game compilation developed by Toys for Bob and published by Activision. The collection features high-definition remakes of the original Spyro trilogy, which were initially developed by Insomniac Games for the PlayStation: Spyro the Dragon (1998), Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! (1999), and Spyro: Year of the Dragon (2000).

Spyro the Dragon in the Reignited Trilogy — Spyro as he appears in the 2018 remake.

Development

Following the success of the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, demand for a similar revival of the Spyro series grew significantly. Development was a collaborative effort, with Toys for Bob working closely with the original creators at Insomniac Games to ensure the character's design and personality remained faithful. Because the original source code and assets were unavailable, the developers utilized a custom emulation tool called "Spyro-scope" to analyze level geometry and enemy behavior. The trilogy was built using Unreal Engine 4.

Gameplay

The compilation functions as a 3D platformer where players control Spyro, a young purple dragon, across various realms. The core gameplay remains consistent with the original titles, focusing on exploration, collecting gems, and rescuing dragons or eggs. Toys for Bob introduced modern quality-of-life improvements, including unified control schemes, optional camera controls, and the addition of "skill points" to the first game.

In-game screenshot of Spyro — Spyro navigating a level in the Reignited Trilogy.

Audio and Voice Acting

The soundtrack was reimagined by Toys for Bob's audio team, with original composer Stewart Copeland returning to create a new main theme. Players are given the option to toggle between the original and the newly arranged soundtracks. Additionally, voice actor Tom Kenny returned to provide the voice for Spyro, re-recording lines for all three games to ensure consistency.

Release and Reception

The Spyro Reignited Trilogy was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 13, 2018, followed by Nintendo Switch and Windows versions on September 3, 2019. The collection was a commercial success, surpassing 10 million units sold by September 2023. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the visual fidelity and the faithful preservation of the original gameplay experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which games are included in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy?

The trilogy includes remakes of the first three games in the series: Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Was the original composer involved in the remake?

On which platforms is the game available?

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