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 result in staff layoffs at the studio.
The game, initially unveiled at The Game Awards 2022, was envisioned as a 1-4 player online experience featuring Autobots and Decepticons uniting against a new alien threat. While leaks suggested a roster including classic characters like Ironhide, Hot Rod, Starscream, and Soundwave, and even hinted at Beast Wars characters, the game will never see release.
Splash Damage's announcement expressed gratitude to the development team and Hasbro for their support. Fan reaction has been mixed, with some expressing disappointment, while others anticipated the cancellation given the lack of updates since the initial trailer.
The studio is now fully focused on "Project Astrid," a AAA open-world survival game built with Unreal Engine 5, a project announced in March 2023 in collaboration with streamers Shroud and Sacriel. Resource allocation will shift to this new title, but unfortunately, layoffs are expected due to the cancellation of Transformers: Reactivate. The wait continues for a high-quality Transformers game from a major developer.
Summary:
- Cancellation: Transformers: Reactivate development halted.
- Layoffs: Potential job losses at Splash Damage.
- New Focus: Studio shifts resources to "Project Astrid," an open-world survival game.
- Producers: Hasbro and Takara Tomy
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