Transformers: Reactivate Officially Cancelled by Splash Damage
Splash Damage has announced the cancellation of its highly anticipated Transformers game, Transformers: Reactivate, after a prolonged and challenging development cycle. The news, delivered via a statement on Splash Damage's Twitter account, confirmed that the decision, while difficult, may unfortunately result in staff redundancies.
Initially unveiled at The Game Awards 2022 with a mysterious trailer, Transformers: Reactivate was envisioned as a 1-4 player online game pitting Autobots and Decepticons against a new alien threat. Leaks and early toy releases hinted at a Generation 1 roster including Ironhide, Hot Rod, Starscream, and Soundwave, with potential appearances by Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and even Beast Wars characters. However, a lack of substantial updates since the initial reveal fueled speculation about the project's future.
Splash Damage expressed gratitude to the development team for their commitment and acknowledged Hasbro's support throughout the project's lifecycle. Fan reactions are varied, with some expressing disappointment over the cancellation, while others anticipated this outcome given the prolonged silence.
The studio's focus now shifts to "Project Astrid," a AAA open-world survival game developed in collaboration with streamers Shroud and Sacriel using Unreal Engine 5. While resources will be redirected to Project Astrid, the cancellation of Transformers: Reactivate will unfortunately lead to job losses within Splash Damage. The cancellation leaves Transformers fans awaiting a new, high-quality game featuring the iconic Robots in Disguise.
Key Points:
- Transformers: Reactivate cancellation confirmed.
- Potential staff layoffs at Splash Damage.
- Studio now prioritizing the Unreal Engine 5 open-world survival game, "Project Astrid."
- Hasbro and Takara Tomy remain involved as producers.
