Spyro the Dragon

Spyro the Dragon

Platform • Adventure
1998

Spyro the Dragon is an upcoming Platform/Adventure game releasing on PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable. Scheduled to launch on September 9, 1998.

Developed by Insomniac Games and published by Universal Interactive Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment.

Release Date: 09/10/1998

Released
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trailer

Story

The evil Gnasty Gnorc has turned all the dragons in the Dragon Lands into crystal. He has also stolen the dragons' gems by locking them up in chests or turning them into soldiers for his army. But he forgot about one little dragon: Spyro. Now Spyro has to travel through the dragon kingdom and free all the dragons from their crystal prison, recover the dragons' gems and defeat Gnasty Gnorc.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 3PlayStationPlayStation Portable

Genres

PlatformAdventure

Developer

  • Insomniac Games

Publishers

  • Universal Interactive Studios
  • Sony Computer Entertainment

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third person

Part of

  • Spyro the Dragon franchise

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

Action

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

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Release Information

Primary Release Date

September 9, 1998

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation

October 23, 1998
Australia
October 23, 1998
Europe
September 9, 1998
North America
April 1, 1999
Japan

PlayStation Portable

March 12, 2008
Japan
October 25, 2007
North America
December 12, 2012
Europe
December 12, 2012
Australia
December 12, 2012
New Zealand

PlayStation 3

October 25, 2007
North America
March 12, 2008
Japan
December 12, 2012
Europe
December 12, 2012
Australia
December 12, 2012
New Zealand

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

Frequently Asked Questions about Spyro the Dragon