Splash Damage officially cancels its Transformers game, Reactivate, after a prolonged and difficult development process. The decision, announced via Twitter, may result in staff layoffs. The studio is now concentrating its efforts on 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.
Initially revealed at The Game Awards 2022 with a cryptic trailer, Transformers: Reactivate was envisioned as a 1-4 player online game pitting Autobots and Decepticons against a new alien threat. Leaks suggested a roster including Generation 1 characters like Ironhide, Hot Rod, Starscream, and Soundwave, with potential appearances from Beast Wars characters. However, a lack of subsequent updates fueled speculation of its cancellation.
Splash Damage expressed gratitude to the development team and Hasbro for their contributions. Fan reaction to the cancellation is varied, with some expressing disappointment and others anticipating the outcome due to the lack of news. The cancellation of Reactivate shifts Splash Damage's focus entirely to Project Astrid, though unfortunately, this transition will involve staff reductions. The Transformers fanbase remains without a new AAA title.
Summary
- Cancellation: Transformers: Reactivate cancelled by Splash Damage.
- Layoffs: Potential staff reductions due to project cancellation.
- New Focus: Studio now developing Project Astrid, an open-world survival game using Unreal Engine 5.
- Producers: Hasbro and Takara Tomy.
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