#Studio Independence

Spyro's Big Return: How Toys for Bob Escaped Activision to Reclaim Creative Control

Toys for Bob's departure from Activision in 2024, facilitated by Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition, marked a strategic escape to regain creative control. This move allowed the studio to announce its passion project, Spyro: A Realm Beyond. After years of being occasionally diverted to support blockbuster IPs like Call of Duty, the studio is back to its roots.