The Legend of Spyro – Dawn of the Dragon is an action-adventure game developed by Etranges Libellules for the PlayStation 2. Set three years after the previous installment, players control Spyro and Cynder to combat the Dark Master Malefor. The game features enhanced abilities, cooperative gameplay, and an expansive world, as they seek to stop Malefor's malevolent reign.
Three long years have passed since Spyro and Cynder were trapped in the crystal, since then Malefor has unleashed his evil onto the world. In this third chapter of the epic Legend of Spyro trilogy, Spyro must fulfill his destiny and face the Dark Master. As evil spreads over the world, Spyro and Cynder must discover new abilities and unlock their true powers to defeat Malefor and stop him from destroying the world.