Transformers: Reactivate Canceled by Splash Damage

Transformers: Reactivate Officially Cancelled

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

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 (with potential Beast Wars inclusions), the project ultimately failed to materialize.

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

The studio's focus is now shifting 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 venture, layoffs are expected due to the cancellation of Transformers: Reactivate. The Transformers fanbase remains without a new AAA title.

Summary

• Cancellation: Transformers: Reactivate development halted.
• Layoffs: Potential job losses at Splash Damage.
• New Focus: Studio now concentrating on "Project Astrid," an open-world survival game.

Produced By: Hasbro and Takara Tomy (Note: This information is carried over from the original text, as it's relevant background information.)