Splash Damage developers have just announced that Transformers: Reactivate has been canceled. Through a post on X, they revealed that along with the game’s cancellation, they will also be downsizing their overall workforce. However, the reason behind the cancellation was not mentioned in the post.
For those who remember, Transformers: Reactivate was first showcased almost 2 years ago at The Game Awards 2022. The announcement trailer featured an intense battle scene with Autobots, including Ironhide and Ratchet, fighting against invaders. It was planned as a 1-4 player online action title where players would discover and reactivate Transformers to combat an alien threat targeting Earth and Cybertron. However, after its announcement, there were no updates on the project.
This cancellation comes at a time when the Transformers gaming franchise has primarily focused on mobile titles and collaborations, including the upcoming Transformers: Galactic Trials and character appearances in established games like Overwatch 2 and Fortnite.
“This decision did not come lightly,” Splash Damage stated in their announcement. The studio, known for developing Gears Tactics, will now focus on supporting affected employees while maintaining their remaining projects.
The company noted their positive relationship with Hasbro throughout development, describing them as “an incredible and supportive partner,” and expressed interest in potential future collaborations.
Splash Damage’s immediate priorities include supporting team members affected by the restructuring while continuing development on their other projects. The studio emphasized their commitment to “building a stronger Splash Damage for the future.”
An update on Transformers: Reactivate. pic.twitter.com/jGkzZ0begd
— Splash Damage (@splashdamage) January 8, 2025
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