Stewart Copeland, the former drummer of The Police and the composer behind the original Spyro the Dragon trilogy, has confirmed he will not be involved in the soundtrack for the upcoming Spyro A Realm Beyond, which is scheduled to launch in 2027.
Copeland’s work on the PlayStation-era Spyro titles remains highly regarded; his scores for Spyro the Dragon (1998), Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! (1999), and Spyro: Year of the Dragon (2000) are often cited as defining features of the original trilogy developed by Insomniac Games.
In a recent interview Copeland made clear that his absence from the new project is not personal.
Paraphrased in journalistic terms, Copeland said it’s natural for a franchise reboot or new entry to pursue a different musical direction to reflect new technology and audiences, and he emphasized that he harbors no ill will about not being asked to return for the soundtrack.
Key facts at a glance:
- Composer: Stewart Copeland scored the original Spyro the Dragon trilogy developed by Insomniac Games for PlayStation (1998–2000).
- New entry: Spyro A Realm Beyond is slated to launch in 2027.
- Franchise updates: The Spyro Reignited Trilogy, a modern remaster of the original games developed by Toys for Bob and released by Activision, arrived in 2018 and later released on Nintendo Switch and other platforms (the Switch version became available through the Nintendo eShop).
What this means for fans and platforms
Copeland’s confirmation closes the question of the original composer’s involvement and sets expectations that the new game will pursue its own audio identity.
For players who discovered Spyro through the Reignited Trilogy on platforms such as Nintendo Switch, or who follow industry announcements via events like Nintendo Direct or platform storefronts like the eShop, this clarifies that the musical legacy will be honored historically but not necessarily continued by the same composer on the 2027 title.
Stewart Copeland’s contribution to video game music remains influential; his confirmation that he will not be returning to the Spyro franchise is a factual update ahead of Spyro A Realm Beyond’s release.
Fans and industry observers should look for official soundtrack announcements from the game's developer or publisher as the 2027 launch approaches.
Copeland’s work on the PlayStation-era Spyro titles remains highly regarded; his scores for Spyro the Dragon (1998), Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! (1999), and Spyro: Year of the Dragon (2000) are often cited as defining features of the original trilogy developed by Insomniac Games.
In a recent interview Copeland made clear that his absence from the new project is not personal.
Paraphrased in journalistic terms, Copeland said it’s natural for a franchise reboot or new entry to pursue a different musical direction to reflect new technology and audiences, and he emphasized that he harbors no ill will about not being asked to return for the soundtrack.
Key facts at a glance:
- Composer: Stewart Copeland scored the original Spyro the Dragon trilogy developed by Insomniac Games for PlayStation (1998–2000).
- New entry: Spyro A Realm Beyond is slated to launch in 2027.
- Franchise updates: The Spyro Reignited Trilogy, a modern remaster of the original games developed by Toys for Bob and released by Activision, arrived in 2018 and later released on Nintendo Switch and other platforms (the Switch version became available through the Nintendo eShop).
What this means for fans and platforms
Copeland’s confirmation closes the question of the original composer’s involvement and sets expectations that the new game will pursue its own audio identity.
For players who discovered Spyro through the Reignited Trilogy on platforms such as Nintendo Switch, or who follow industry announcements via events like Nintendo Direct or platform storefronts like the eShop, this clarifies that the musical legacy will be honored historically but not necessarily continued by the same composer on the 2027 title.
Stewart Copeland’s contribution to video game music remains influential; his confirmation that he will not be returning to the Spyro franchise is a factual update ahead of Spyro A Realm Beyond’s release.
Fans and industry observers should look for official soundtrack announcements from the game's developer or publisher as the 2027 launch approaches.
