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A Realm Beyond dev explains why it's not Spyro 4
Nintendo Everything • • technology
Key Points:
- Toys for Bob announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond, a new Spyro game set for release next spring on Nintendo Switch 2, which is not officially titled Spyro 4 to avoid alienating new players.
- Associate creative director Lou Studdert explained the decision to avoid numbering the game as a sequel to make it a welcoming entry point for newcomers without requiring knowledge of previous Spyro titles.
- Unlike Crash Bandicoot 4, which was a direct continuation of the original trilogy, Spyro: A Realm Beyond introduces new gameplay elements, such as the ability to fly at any time, signaling a fresh approach to the series.
- The game balances reverence for the original Spyro games with innovative features to satisfy longtime fans while providing a new experience accessible to all players.
