Transformers: Reactivate Canceled by Splash Damage

Transformers: Reactivate Officially Cancelled by Splash Damage

Splash Damage has announced the cancellation of its Transformers: Reactivate project after a prolonged and challenging development cycle. This decision, while difficult, may unfortunately result in staff layoffs.

The game, unveiled at The Game Awards 2022, was envisioned as a 1-4 player online experience featuring Autobots and Decepticons uniting against a new extraterrestrial threat. While leaks suggested a roster including iconic characters like Ironhide, Hot Rod, Starscream, and Soundwave (with potential appearances from Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and even Beast Wars characters), the project has been terminated.

Splash Damage's statement expressed gratitude to the development team and Hasbro for their contributions. Fan reaction has been varied, with some expressing disappointment, while others anticipated the cancellation given the lack of updates since the initial trailer.

The studio's focus now shifts to "Project Astrid," a AAA open-world survival game powered by Unreal Engine 5, a project announced in March 2023 in collaboration with streamers Shroud and Sacriel. Despite this new endeavor, the cancellation of Transformers: Reactivate will lead to staff reductions. The Transformers fanbase remains without a new AAA title featuring the beloved Robots in Disguise.

Summary:

• Cancellation: Transformers: Reactivate cancelled.
• Impact: Potential layoffs at Splash Damage.
• Future Focus: Splash Damage concentrating on "Project Astrid," an open-world survival game.
• Producers: Hasbro and Takara Tomy (unchanged)

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