Hot on the heels of the first trailer of the new Transformers: Reactivate video game at the Game Awards 2022, now we can share for you the official press release of the game with additional information and new images.
This new 1-4 player online action game is developed by Splash Damage which have been behind games like Dirty Bomb, Gears Tactics, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, among others. Read on for some highlights about the game and story:
“The gravest threat to humanity has arrived. And it’s already won. Earth is no longer ours; it belongs to them. All we have left is our hope for the Autobots, as we salvage them from the rubble left behind.
TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE will offer players a chance to immerse themselves in the TRANSFORMERS universe like never before. They will get to play as some of their favourite characters; unique, weighty, and powerful, seamlessly converting between vehicle and bot form as they battle The Legion; the greatest threat the Autobots have ever faced.”
Read the full press release and the new 4K official images after the break which you can also find on the official website of the game. Let us know your impressions about this new upcoming Transformers video game on the 2005 Boards!
SPLASH DAMAGE ANNOUNCES TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE
World Exclusive Reveal at The Game Awards Offers a First Look at a Brand-New TRANSFORMERS Video Game
London, United Kingdom (December 8, 2022) – Splash Damage, the developers behind Dirty Bomb, Gears Tactics, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, today announced TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE, a 1-4 player online action game, being developed in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc. This PC & Console co-op game will offer players an opportunity to explore a fresh, new story within the TRANSFORMERS universe.
The Game Awards saw the World Exclusive Reveal of TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE, offering fans a glimpse of what they can expect with a cinematic trailer. The gravest threat to humanity has arrived. And it’s already won. Earth is no longer ours; it belongs to them. All we have left is our hope for the Autobots, as we salvage them from the rubble left behind.
TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE will offer players a chance to immerse themselves in the TRANSFORMERS universe like never before. They will get to play as some of their favourite characters; unique, weighty, and powerful, seamlessly converting between vehicle and bot form as they battle The Legion; the greatest threat the Autobots have ever faced.
Richard Jolly, CEO of Splash Damage, says, “Growing up with G1 TRANSFORMERS in the ’80s means it’ll always hold a special place in my heart, it’s both an honour and a privilege to work with such a beloved franchise. We know fans have been waiting a long time for a new TRANSFORMERS game on consoles and pc, and we’re going to give them the experience they deserve.”
TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE marks a new era for Splash Damage and is being developed & published exclusively by the London-based group. As part of this new era, Splash Damage recently acquired BULKHEAD and have been developing TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE in collaboration with the Derby-based studio. The 500+ people strong development & publishing teams at Splash Damage and BULKHEAD are expanding rapidly and TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE is one of several original titles currently in development at the studios.
Eugene Evans, SVP of Business Development & Digital Licensing, at Hasbro, says, “Fans have been eagerly awaiting a new game that immerses them into our iconic TRANSFORMERS universe. We’re thrilled to share a first look on one of gaming’s biggest nights. Splash Damage has an amazing track record with some of the world’s most famous IP’s and have a strong creative passion for the TRANSFORMERS brand. We’re confident that TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE will be hugely popular with the TRANSFORMERS community and continues the Hasbro Blueprint 2.0 strategy of creating first-class branded entertainment across diverse categories and platforms including video games.”
TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE will be available for PC and consoles. With the Closed Beta planned for 2023, players can sign up right now at www.playTFR.com for future updates.
You can prepare for more updates next year by joining the official social channels:
Press & Content Creators can register at https://press.splashdamage.com/ for access to assets and exclusive updates.
About Splash Damage
Splash Damage is dedicated to crafting team-based multiplayer games that forge lifelong friendships. The iconic universes of Halo, Gears, Batman, and now TRANSFORMERS have all had the Splash Damage treatment, along with their own creations like Dirty Bomb, RAD Soldiers, and Brink. Now in their 21st year, they have entered a new era of ownership, stability, and growth. Splash Damage has grown to over 400 people, with several unannounced games set to inspire audiences worldwide.
Learn more: www.splashdamage.com
About Transformers
The TRANSFORMERS brand is a global powerhouse franchise with millions of fans around the world. Since 1984, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media, bringing incredible “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” experiences to fans of all ages. The brand’s enduring connection is made possible by its rich storytelling and characters: the heroic Autobots who seek to protect all life, and the evil Decepticons who seek to conquer the universe. The TRANSFORMERS brand is a Hasbro franchise.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global branded entertainment leader whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.
Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit www.corporate.hasbro.com.
© 2022 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About BULKHEAD
Formed by a group of mates in 2014, BULKHEAD is now a 120 person British based developer of PC & console shooter games. BULKHEAD is committed to putting the player first, and have already released Battalion 1944, The Turing Test and Killrun. They are developing TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE in collaboration with Splash Damage, as well as developing their own original IP.
Find out more: www.bulkhead.com
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We have new allegedly closed Alpha footage revealed earlier today. Not sure if anyone else has reported on this.
Soundlips
Sadly, there is just a lot more issues going on than just production hell
Michchall
With Lifeline gone from SS wave 4 in this year I think that game might be just a bit longer in production hell.
Optimussentinel
Just bought the Bee and Scream two pack, if anyone's wanting JUST Bee hit me up and we can make this happen
Michchall
That looks good, sure not as good as High Moon games but still interesting.
Nem
There's a leak of the game actually in motion, but this guy refuses to post it because of the watermark I guess.
https://x.com/TFR_News/status/1740462625538867650?s=20
Michchall
New leak from old engine + some Soundwave voice:
Awesomeness10
I imagine his design has changed now like most of them but I’d be lying if I said I wouldn’t want a post apocalyptic Huracan Sunstreaker
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motorthing
Very happy with Optimus, a Sunstreaker in this style would be most welcome.View attachment 30209977
DarkEyes
Can’t wait for my Reactivate guys. It looks like the good days of Transformers Classics all over again!
Soundlips
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As promised, Tin Foil hats.
So far, I love the Mad Max esque designs and I cannot wait for the next waves. I have some beef with some of Soundwaves stuff like sizing and general design but overall they are some fantastic figures.
The next figures I am looking forward to, god forbid the game last that long, is Sun Streaker, Windblade and Lifeline as for the most part, those are characters that just get over looked (except Windy, I just want her to actually get a good fucking re-design).
Well, at least we got these so I am happy
kmopotato
Yeah that one was dumb. A Dev's son leaked his dad's files online to show off to his friends
Nem
I think for TFR it's more fair considering this game is practically defined by radio silence and no idea when we're getting news (and that from what I know Splash actually have really good working conditions but their pay isn't great for where they're situated which is the main factor besides alleged incompetence that's making people quit.) Leaks are pretty much the only thing keeping the game in the public consciousness to an extent, for better or worse considering the game is now associated with leaker drama and horrible people…
The GTA 6 thing did annoy me though, the trailer was going to come out in a day anyway, I don't really get their point in leaking it…
Soundlips
Truer words have not been spoken
Autobot N
Clout is all that matters to some people ig. "I wouldn't get caught no way that would happen to me." -man who got caught
octobotimus
I never understood leaking something a day early. You get into legal trouble for what, 1 day of popularity and then swiftly being forgotten?
Novaburnhilde
Yeah uh, leaks don't factor into people quitting as much as some may think.
Realistically there's very little that can actually be done about leaks… it's simply part and parcel for this industry. A lot of the time they DO take precautions to try and prevent it but especially when it's something highly anticipated sometimes the intrigue of being 'the guy to leak x' is too enticing for some.
Soundlips
It may or may not be the primary reason people are quiting, but it most definitely is another huge factor and another piece of straw adding to the already huge pile that's going to break the camels back
Rojixus
Yes. Leaks are the only reason these people are quitting. Stop the leaks and the game devs will accept their terrible working conditions and pay with a smile on their face, no need to do anything more than that!
Soundlips
Getting their stuff leaked IS the final nail in the coffin and why so many are quiting.
You have shit pay, shitty working conditions, crunch, and unreasonable deadlines and then you find out the one thing you were lookin forward to, sharing your project with the world, is leaked by some asshole who wants 30 seconds of fame and stealing your moment to shine.
It's that mentality why this shit keeps happening. "StEaLiNg aNd LeAkInG dOeSn'T hArM tHeM" Sir, you truly have no idea how much doing that truly harms them and that's why. It likes taking a child's presents on Christmas, opening and playing with them for them and then getting irritated they arent happy and grateful for your dick move when you just crushed every fiber in their being.