Spyro Series Composer Stewart Copeland Returns for Spyro Reignited Trilogy, New Gameplay and Screenshots

Activision and Toys For Bob have announced Spyro franchise composer Stewart Copeland (drummer for The Police) is returning to work on Spyro Reignited Trilogy.

The talented musician has composed a new main theme for the game, which they unveiled at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, titled “Tiger Train.”


Players will also be able to switch between the original musical score, as well as the newly remastered version, all within the in-game menu. Here’s a preview of what the original and newly remastered music sounds like, alongside the menu switching:

Here’s some new gameplay:

Here’s some more new screenshots:

Here’s a rundown on the game:


Spyro is back and bringing the heat in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy game collection. Now fans can rekindle the fire with the beloved video game icon like never before in the original three games that ignited a phenomenon, Spyro the DragonSpyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Featuring the same sick burns, same smoldering attitude and now all scaled up in stunning HD, players will enjoy this classic platformer that’s loaded with an incredible amount of new detail and improved graphics like it’s the first time. Also, Stewart Copeland (The Police), the original composer of the Spyro franchise soundtrack, is back with new music for fans of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy! The new track, “Tiger Train,” reprises recognizable music motifs from the first three games into a memorable, orchestral-rock journey through Stewart’s favorite themes from the original tunes that both existing and new players alike will enjoy.

In Spyro Reignited Trilogy, gliding through the sky and flaring up bad guys is more fun on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, and the family of Xbox One devices from Microsoft, including the Xbox One X. Spyro Reignited Trilogy launches on September 21, just in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the beloved purple dragon. Because when there’s a realm that needs saving, there’s only one dragon to call!

Key Trilogy Features

  • Unleash the Dragon – The purple dragon that stole gamers’ hearts 20 years ago is back and looking more fly than ever in scaled-up HD graphics. Explore the expansive realms, re-encounter the fiery personalities and relive the adventure in fully remastered glory.
  • Massive Collection – The Spyro Reignited Trilogy lets players glide to new heights, unleash fire-breathing attacks, and explore lush environments filled with new detail bringing the Dragon and Avalar realms to life in more than 100 levels from the first three games. Each level in Spyro Reignited Trilogy is mapped faithfully from the originals, only now re-imagined with modern mechanics to give fans an excellent gaming experience.
  • Gnostalgia n’ More – This is the Spyro with swagger and personality that fans remember from their childhood. Returned and remastered Orb Challenges, mini-games and more make this an epic trilogy for the diehard Spyro-maniacs!
  • So Fly – The game collection is stunning, lush, and fiery! The Spyro Reignited Trilogy introduces players to a completely remastered game collection with a re-imagined cast of characters, brand-new lighting, animations, environments, and recreated cinematics—all in stunning HD.
  • Fresh Controls, Original Adventure – The trilogy breaks free from the gameplay chains of the ‘90s with updated controls, dramatically silky-smooth game camera handling, and full analog stick support for added flavor in this one-of-a-kind adventure.
  • Did You Hear That? – Fans of the Spyro games may recognize some familiar sounds in Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Tom Kenny, the original voice actor in Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage!, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon and fan-favorite reprises his role as the voice of Spyro. The new collection also remasters Stewart Copeland’s original soundtrack from the first three games, but also includes an all-new track from Copeland, entitled “Tiger Train.” Spyro Reignited Trilogy introduces an option that will allow fans to switch between the original and remastered music from the in-game menu.

Spyro Reignited Trilogy is launching for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 21st.

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