Updated: 12 November 2026
Spyro
Games & editions.
The covered games, expansions and historical spin-offs with platforms, editions and clear notes on discontinued services or announced titles.
Each game states which quests, locations and systems its guide covers. A named selection is not an exhaustive atlas of every random chest.
First release 1998 · Game guide
Spyro the Dragon
All worlds, levels and main bosses, the twelve egg goals, selected secrets and 120% requirements for PS1 and Reignited. Individual dragon and gem locations are not yet fully catalogued. The Reignited edition includes a checklist of all 14 Skill Points.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Original (1998) | PlayStation 1 | The original has no end-of-glide hover or Reignited Skill Points. |
| Reignited remake (2018/2019) | PS4 / Xbox One / Switch / Windows | Same world structure and collectible goals, with new Skill Points, platform achievements and Sparx’s gem pointer. |
First release 1999 · Game guide
Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! / Gateway to Glimmer
Every portal, progression threshold, three bosses, abilities and the superflame unlock. Includes per-level orb counts and routes to selected individual orbs. Includes all 16 Skill Points.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| PS1 original (1999) | PlayStation 1 | European title: Gateway to Glimmer. Press all four shoulder buttons together for Sparx’s gem pointer. |
| Reignited remake (2018/2019) | PS4 / Xbox One / Switch / Windows | The collection uses the title Ripto’s Rage! and the left stick for Sparx’s gem pointer. Platform achievements can differ from save completion. |
First release 1999 · Historical archive
Spyro: PocketStation and LCD games · Archive
Two Japanese PocketStation minigames and four documented LCD models. Full rules are available for only part of the hardware.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| PocketStation | PlayStation / PocketStation | The Japanese PS1 discs of Spyro the Dragon and Spyro 2 each support a dragonfly minigame. The PocketStation plugs into a PlayStation memory-card slot. |
| McDonald’s | LCD | Spyro models #2, #4, #6 and #8 appeared in the 2005 promotion. Each model is a separate LCD device. |
First release 2000 · Game guide
Spyro: Year of the Dragon
All four homeworlds and their portals, named companion return visits, four Sparx realms, boss routes and the Super Bonus Round. Includes selected egg locations. The guide does not yet have an individual atlas for all 150 eggs. Includes all 20 Skill Points.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| PS1 original (2000) | PlayStation 1 | The first Sparx mission extends his pickup range. The second unlocks his gem pointer in the original. |
| Reignited remake (2018/2019) | PS4 / Xbox One / Switch / Windows | Sparx can point toward missing gems from the start. The four realms still matter for the remaining Sparx rewards and all eggs. |
First release 2001 · Game guide
Spyro: Season of Ice
Four worlds, return routes, the boss and bonus. Selected fairy and gem locations are explained. The linked references contain complete area routes and maps.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy Advance original | Game Boy Advance | The isometric handheld campaign launched in 2001 and in Japan in 2002 as Spyro Advance. |
First release 2002 · Game guide
Spyro 2: Season of Flame
Hub order, named objectives, boss tactics and bonus requirements. The linked guides cover additional individual locations.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Handheld sequel | Game Boy Advance | An original firefly campaign. Fire and ice can be swapped, while electricity is available through local power-ups. |
First release 2002 · Game guide
Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly
Level overview with example locations and every boss phase. The reference guide provides the full dragonfly list.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Console original | PlayStation 2 / Nintendo GameCube | Both consoles share the campaign. The gem-finding button shortcut differs. |
First release 2003 · Historical archive
Spyro (mobile, 2003)
Historical game with documented rules. Individual chest positions are not documented for every stage.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Original release | Legacy mobile phones | GameFAQs credits Infraworlds and In-Fusio for the European mobile release. Guinness gives 2003, with 28 May in the date field and June in its description. |
First release 2003 · Historical archive
Spyro in Crash Bandicoot · Crossovers
Spyro connections in Crash games, including the GBA unlock and archived events. The Crash guide covers the full Crash campaigns.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| GBA crossovers | Game Boy Advance | Crash Nitro Kart includes Spyro as a racer in the GBA edition. Crash Fusion and Spyro Fusion are companion GBA games with different player characters and card trading. |
| Later Crash titles | Console / Mobile | Nitro-Fueled and Crash Team Rumble added Spyro content after release. The On the Run! mobile service ended in 2023. |
First release 2003 · Game guide
Spyro: Adventure / Attack of the Rhynocs
Quest chains, key mechanics and the finale with selected land routes. The linked references provide the full area list and item positions.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| European and North American titles | Game Boy Advance | Spyro: Adventure in Europe and Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs in North America refer to the same campaign. |
First release 2004 · Game guide
Spyro: A Hero’s Tail
Four regions, the main route, boss tactics and selected collectibles. The linked area maps cover individual locations.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Console editions | PlayStation 2 / Nintendo GameCube / Xbox | These editions share the campaign. Button names for gliding, Horn Dive and breath switching vary by console. |
First release 2004 · Game guide
Spyro: Fusion / Spyro Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy
Five areas, portal mechanics, sample cards and the final boss. The sources include the full card list.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spyro: Fusion (Europe) / Spyro Orange (North America) | Game Boy Advance | Both names refer to the Spyro campaign. Crash: Fusion / Crash Bandicoot Purple is the separate companion release. |
First release 2004 · Game guide
Spyro: Ripto Quest
All named stages, keys, four parts and the 500-gem requirement. Loose gems are not individually mapped.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Original mobile edition | Java / BREW | Initial release records point to 2004, while GameSpot and GameFAQs date the US launch to January 2005. Sources count the hub and boss area differently. |
First release 2005 · Game guide
Spyro the Dragon (mobile, 2005)
Seven stages with dragon counts, obstacles, selected chests and a boss route. The finale can vary across phone versions.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Java mobile edition | J2ME | The documented seven-stage version ends with the Sorcerer. The contemporary walkthrough author reports that the finale did not appear on one phone and used another version to cover the boss. |
First release 2005 · Action adventure
Spyro: Shadow Legacy
Three regions, touchscreen spells, relic progression, the finale and selected eggs. The references provide additional locations and spell lists.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo DS campaign | Nintendo DS | A distinct RPG adventure with experience, upgrades and touchscreen spells. The 2005 mobile Spyro the Dragon is a separate game with a similar premise. |
First release 2006 · Action adventure
The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning
Main routes for console, DS, GBA and Java with specific bosses, puzzle tips and selected return paths. The linked references cover the individual DS garnets and full GBA maze.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Console campaign | PS2 / GameCube / Xbox | 3D arenas, dojo training and flight stages. |
| Handheld campaign | Game Boy Advance | Distinct side-scrolling stage layouts with flight sequences and a maze. |
| Touchscreen campaign | Nintendo DS | Distinct 3D campaign with mirror and prism puzzles. |
| Historical mobile adaptation | Java ME | Side-view and flight levels with coloured switches and return routes. |
First release 2007 · Action adventure
The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night
Main console route, boss strategies, selected quill and relic locations, and distinct routes for DS, GBA and Java. The references supply the full collectibles lists by edition.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Console campaign | PS2 / Wii | 3D arenas and timing puzzles with Dragon Time. Quills and Dragon Relics belong to this campaign. |
| Handheld campaign | Game Boy Advance | Side-view combat and platforming, with its own relics and difficulty modes. |
| Touchscreen campaign | Nintendo DS | Its own stage order with scales, teeth and touchscreen puzzles. |
| Historical mobile adaptation | Java ME | Side-view stages and flights. Coloured doors react to the corresponding Fury. |
Browser and promotional game archive · Historical archive
Spyro browser games · Archive
Historical browser titles with verified rules for Wings of Fury, Cavern Escape, Fireball Alley and Sparks’ Pond. Other promos are documented through surviving release records.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spyro’s Lair | Browser | Wings of Fury is documented in 2008. Cavern Escape also appeared on Spyro’s Lair. Its exact release date is unconfirmed. |
| Other promotional games | Legacy web games | Several titles survive in historical collections. Availability of the original sites and runtime varies. |
First release 2008 · Action adventure
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon
All eleven console chapters, directions to all eight elites, selected crystal and armour routes, and separate DS and Java stages. The linked sources list every console crystal and armour piece.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Console campaign | PS2 / PS3 / Wii / Xbox 360 | 3D adventure with flight, local co-op and switching between dragons. |
| Handheld campaign | Nintendo DS | Side-view stages with character switching, masks and its own puzzles. |
| Historical mobile adaptation | Java ME | Distinct stages including Bone Valley and Dream Forest. Key mapping depends on the handset. |
First release 2011 · Action adventure
Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure
Console and PC story route, portal mechanics and extra levels. The sources provide detailed chapter routes and locations.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core of Light campaign | Wii / PlayStation 3 / Xbox 360 / Windows / macOS | These editions follow the same main storyline. The 3DS edition has its own story and its own guide. |
| Japanese Wii U release | Wii U | Released in Japan in 2013 as part of the Core of Light campaign. |
First release 2011 · Game guide
Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure (Nintendo 3DS)
Portal, Hektore, Radiance Crystals, arenas and location pieces. Individual levels and locations are in the linked handheld walkthrough.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo 3DS | Nintendo 3DS | This edition is a distinct platforming adventure. It uses a 3DS-compatible portal and holds two playable figures to switch between. |
First release 2012 · Historical archive
Skylanders: Spyro’s later appearances
Spyro figure appearances and editions of the spin-off series. This reference provides starting and compatibility advice. Individual walkthroughs for later Skylanders campaigns are outside its scope.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Portal figure sequels | PlayStation / Xbox / Nintendo | Supported figures and portals depend on edition and hardware. The compatible original Spyro toy generally works in later games. |
| Historical browser and mobile spin-offs | Web / Mobile | This archive documents former releases and mechanics. Services and rewards may have been discontinued. |
First release 2018 · Edition & collection
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Collection overview with editions, controls, completion targets and one platform-verified cheat. Each campaign has its own routes and checklist.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Console launch (2018) | PlayStation 4 / Xbox One | For the original disc editions, download the day-one update for the remaining Spyro 2 and 3 levels. |
| Ports (2019) | Nintendo Switch / Windows | Includes the same three remakes. Check the download notice on physical copies. |
First release 2027 · Announced
Spyro: A Realm Beyond
Confirmed announcement, platforms and design details. A walkthrough can follow release.
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Announced release | PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S / Nintendo Switch 2 / Windows | Xbox on PC, cloud and Game Pass are announced. A Steam edition is also confirmed. |