Spyro the Dragon, the first video game featuring the irascible, fire-breathing purple dragon turns 20 years old this week, which is still extremely young in dragon years! In those 20 years, Spyro has brought joy to the countless fans who experienced his games on the original PlayStation and beyond. Currently, Spyro is poised to create even more lifelong memories when the Spyro Reignited Trilogy is released on November 13 this year.

Let’s take a look at just a few of the touching messages and artwork that fans from around the world have been sharing as we celebrate the 20^th anniversary of Spyro the Dragon, with many more yet to come!

Happy Anniversary to everyone’s favorite purple dragon. Thanks for being the best fans for the past 20 years! #spyro20th pic.twitter.com/MV7oErKU1E

— Spyro (@SpyroTheDragon) September 9, 2018

Happy anniversary, purple boi!!! 💎#Spyro20th pic.twitter.com/yYeVU3UiNX

— 🌴🍊Melon🍊🌴 (@dreameleon) September 9, 2018

Still got 'em, still good. The games that made my childhood! Looking forward to Spyro finally getting what he deserves this holiday season. #Spyro20th pic.twitter.com/gT4rhxzpDi

— Michael Alvarez (@elvistheking50s) September 10, 2018

Oh, my spyro hat from @NumskullDesigns came in the mail today! Added a classic spyro pin for extra flare #Spyro20th #SpyroReignitedTrilogy #SpyroTheDragon pic.twitter.com/exDHAX2fU3

— 🐾🥩 Ethan 🥩🐾 (@Actual_Hige) September 12, 2018

i posted this on my art twitter a few months back after reignited was announced, but i decided to go back to it and add some more details. happy birthday to this purple boy!! can't wait for him to return home on november 13th 💜 #Spyro20th #SpyroTheDragon pic.twitter.com/3Do1dghtyk

— 💎sam💎 (@skelterwilds) September 9, 2018

@SpyroTheDragon Spyro was real important for my dad when he was recovering from his open heart surgery. He 100%ed it back then, and he's confident he can do it again now #Spyro20th #SpyroReignitedTrilogy

— GamerFox (@AussieEvil) September 10, 2018

Happy Anniversary to my favorite Purple Dragon. Spyro is my favorite 3D Platformer of all time, and probably always will be. God bless the fine folks at @ToysForBob for all their hard work, and bringing the Spyro we all know and love back. Happy #Spyro20th everybody.

— Michael Wease 🐢 (@TurtleOfWar55) September 9, 2018

I was 7 years old when Spyro 2 came out. My favorite memory was getting to Autumn plains for the first time and being in complete awe, I spent so many hours exploring the giant castle as a kid. It's always been a huge inspiration to me~ #Spyro20th pic.twitter.com/tdlHmUVLO8

— Draya (@doze_ingoff) September 5, 2018

I'm not crying...you're crying. 😭💜

Happy 20th this year old friend, it's amazing to see you back in action where you belong. #Spyro20th #SpyroReignitedTrilogy pic.twitter.com/orGidFJbjo

— AJ (@PunkGam3r) September 5, 2018

Here's me in the year 2000 the day my Dad brought Spyro 2 for me (He also took the photo!) and I couldn't wait to start playing. #Spyro20th pic.twitter.com/ceG2NzfTDW

— Gemma (@wistfulgem1) September 5, 2018

We’ve come a long way,together, my dude. I remember the day my dad got me this game one random afternoon. The hours I’d spend playing this game with no memory card built my endurance for long gameplay time lol#Spyro20th pic.twitter.com/tchaV7cf5t

— DuploBlock🤖 (@DuploBlock_96) September 5, 2018

Spyro Year of the Dragon was my first game I played on my brand new PlayStation. I still remember coming home after school and would immediately jump on to find more eggs in new worlds. I can’t wait to explore the forgotten worlds once again 💜 #Spyro20th pic.twitter.com/ptvQ88segn

— Ashley (@missashleyng) September 5, 2018

a birthday dragon hoard for spyro!! happy anniversary #Spyro20th ! pic.twitter.com/LnKa58h89h

— 🍌 cig (@cigardoesart) September 9, 2018

After seeing the credits roll when I beat Spyro: Year of the Dragon, I knew I wanted to be a video game developer. Not many kids stick with the career they wanted when they were 5, but now I'm 19 and in college as a Game Design and Development major. Thank you, Spyro #Spyro20th pic.twitter.com/4JPQ9iLht1

— Swoodus Doodus (@kyle_mulvey) September 6, 2018

I remember my Mom and Dad getting my brothers and I a PS1 and this was among our first games that we ever played on it. 20 years later, it’s still one of my favorite games of all time. 💙💜 #Spyro20th pic.twitter.com/TPg3jtsAMV

— Matt Balakay (@Matty_Ice70) September 5, 2018

Spyro will never be able to turn off the candles 🎂
💜💛Happy birthday Spyro The Dragon💜💛#SpyroTheDragon #spyroReigintedTrilogy #Spyro20th pic.twitter.com/sIY6whgiha

— 💎IN HYPE FOR SPYRO!!✨ (@catsflying1) September 9, 2018

Finally finished drawing my favorite purple boy.#Spyro20th #SpyroReignitedTrilogy pic.twitter.com/oVzBCJo37C

— Savannah Palazini (@SpavVy) September 12, 2018

Spyro was my first console game. It really helped lay down the foundation of gaming mechanics for me when I was younger. I think the #SpyroReignitedTrilogy will do the same for kids who are just getting into gaming. #Spyro20th

— Karen (@botanspiritw) September 5, 2018

Celebrating #Spyro20th while getting ready for my trip to London in less than a week. Weird to think I have my job today because I opened my first video game 20 years ago and loved every second of it! See you in November @SpyroTheDragon. I promise to recreate this video pic.twitter.com/VsRCezasz4

— Jeremy Dooley (@JeremyNDooley) September 5, 2018

Happy #Spyro20th, everyone! Has anyone ever seen the Japanese manual for Spyro 1? It's actually really cool! It's full of original art with this really appealing art style, if only I could read it. #SpyroReignitedTrilogy pic.twitter.com/EpVdCW2TBX

— Brendan (@BrendanBlair64) September 9, 2018

This is a dream 😍🎮

I cannot express just how much these games mean to me. I played them since I was little and spent so many hours re-playing them. I'm so passionate about this and so excited to play my old favourites once again! 💜🐉#SpyroReignitedTrilogy #Spyro20th pic.twitter.com/sg2PTelQD8

— Jess 🦖🎮 🔜 #RTX & #EGX (@ViridianCosmos) September 6, 2018

I remember when I 1st played Spyro as a kid, I was in awe of this awesome purple dragon & beating gnasty gnork was such an accomplishment for me as a young one. Then Ripto's rage came out and again my breath was taken away & now I can share Spyro with my kids💜🐲 #Spyro20th pic.twitter.com/lrK1vj51l1

— Megan (@EeveeMamma) September 5, 2018

@SpyroTheDragon has been my inspiration for as long as I can remember. Spyro helped me stay drawing even when others around me told me not to. Spyro and his friends are back and better than ever and I can't wait to see @ToysForBob 's sparking creativity! #Spyro20th pic.twitter.com/uIH33nJetE

— Cynder_Restored (@Cynder_Restored) September 5, 2018

Some spyro fanart I've done!! So excited for the reignited trilogy!!!!! #SpyroReignitedTrilogy #Spyro20th #SpyroTheDragon #Spyro pic.twitter.com/OO3ixqVo52

— Honey-Beest (@Honey_beest) September 12, 2018

Kinda late to the party, but I've been wanting to draw Spyro for his 20th birthday! Always loved playing the classic games ever since I was a young kid, still enjoy playing them to this day and can't wait until I get Reignited on my hands someday! #Spyro20th pic.twitter.com/1NyBq4cO53

— Nikka Adams (@NikkaAdams) September 12, 2018

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