Transformers: Reactivate Officially Cancelled by Splash Damage

Splash Damage has announced the cancellation of its highly anticipated Transformers title, Transformers: Reactivate, after a prolonged and challenging development cycle. Revealed at The Game Awards 2022, Reactivate was envisioned as a 1-4 player online game 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 project has ultimately been shelved.

The decision to cancel Transformers: Reactivate, according to Splash Damage's statement on Twitter, was difficult and may result in staff redundancies. The studio expressed gratitude to its development team and Hasbro for their contributions. Fan reactions have been varied, with some expressing disappointment while others predicted the cancellation given the lack of updates since the 2022 trailer.

Splash Damage's future now focuses on "Project Astrid," a AAA open-world survival game powered by Unreal Engine 5, announced in March 2023 in collaboration with streamers Shroud and Sacriel. Resources will be redirected to this project, but unfortunately, layoffs are expected due to Reactivate's cancellation. The news leaves Transformers fans awaiting a new AAA game featuring the iconic robots.

Key Takeaways:

• Cancellation: Transformers: Reactivate is officially cancelled.
• Layoffs: Potential staff reductions at Splash Damage.
• New Focus: Splash Damage is now prioritizing "Project Astrid," an open-world survival game.

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