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'Transformers: Battlegrounds' Video Game to Hit Consoles, PC in October

Toy giant Hasbro and publisher Outright Games said the game, from U.K. developer Coatsink, will be available for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC.

Toy giant Hasbro and games publisher Outright Games unveiled plans for Transformers: Battlegrounds, a new Transformers franchise video game "for kids and fans of all ages."

The game, from U.K. developer Coatsink, will launch for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC on Oct. 23. Described as a "tactical warfare adventure" will be the first Transformers game ever for the Switch and the first console game in five years.

It will bring "the timeless, legendary war between Autobots and Decepticons to life in a never before seen way," the companies said. "As the evil Megatron closes in on the Allspark, Bumblebee and the Autobots need a new commander to help save Earth, as they team up and roll out into battles that will rage from Central City to Cybertron in both single player and multiplayer action."

"Transformers: Battlegrounds is a new and authentic take on what a Transformers video game can be," said Mark Blecher, Hasbro's senior vp, corporate strategy and business affairs. "It’s exciting for us to bring the epic story of the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons to life for a new generation of fans on console."

Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games, lauded the Transformers franchise as "one of the most enduring and recognizable in the world of entertainment."

The partners plan to announce more details about the game this summer.

Source: THR

 

[Elder Legend]

GOTG.

Horizon Zero Dawn 2, God of War 2, Knack 3, Silent Hill, Resident Evil 8, GT 7, FF 16, Fable Reboot, Halo Infinite, Perfect Dark Reboot, CoD 2020, Crash, Ratchet and Clank, Demon's Souls, Bloodborne PC - Please move aside and make space for the true king.

 

[Abriael_GN]

Looks pretty bad.

 

[STARSBarry]

So considering Hasbro is heavily involved is this a toys 2 life type of game? Like Skylanders or Lego Dimensions, aka physical purchases transfer into virtual content? Because this press release and screenshot is very sparse on detail, but the fact the toy manufacturer are making statements instead of a publisher makes me think so.

 

[Dr. Samuel Hayden]

I sure do miss the days of WFC, FOC and Devastation right about now.

 

[Abriael_GN]

So considering Hasbro is heavily involved is this a toys 2 life type of game? Like Skylanders or Lego Dimensions, aka physical purchases transfer into virtual content? Because this press release and screenshot is very sparse on detail, but the fact the toy manufacturer are making statements instead of a publisher makes me think so.

having the rep of the IP holder making a statement is pretty standard in a press release. Mind you, the actual press release had the game's publisher's statement first (and longer). For some reason, this article put it after Hasbro and cut it in half.

 

[Elder Legend]

Metacritic predictions? I say a around 98. This will beat TLOU 2 easy.

 

[sn0man]

Might be tough to follow that Devastation vibe.

 

[Vawn]

Thank goodness this isn't a console exclusive, because it would be OVER for whoever didn't land this gem.

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

I liked Devastation, it was a fun, quick little romp. This doesn't look very good, in the vid anyway, but, hey, maybe it turns out?

 

[SALMORE]

am huge transformers fan but this one looks like something that you play on your phone on train rides !

 

[Ristifer]

Looks like butt. God forbid they actually continue with a vibe that worked wonders (WFC, FOC, and Devastation).

 

[MiguelItUp]

I haven't kept up with Transformers, but it's pretty distracting NOT hearing THE Transformers transform sound.

Yeah, this doesn't really look that great at all. But who knows? Maybe we'll be surprised?

 

[Nankatsu]

Is this made in Dreams?

 

[Dr. Samuel Hayden]

Is this made in Dreams?

A Transformers game made in Dreams would probably turn out better than this.

 

[DigitalScrap]

What year is it? This looks terrible.

I couldn't believe this was a PS4 screenshot.

 

[Kronos9x]

Yep, i'm not sure. As good as XCOM is, the best genre for TF is third person.

A mix between FOC and Devastation is the ideal TF game imo.

 

[Dr. Samuel Hayden]

Seems like they're going to be charging $40 for this "incredible" looking game.

https://www.gamestop.com/video-game...ucts/transformers-battlegrounds/11103189.html

 

[waltyftmus Prime]

Looks like complete and utter shite.

 

[JTCx]

Wtf what is this shit? Platinum where you at?!?!

 

[IbizaPocholo]

 

[Trogdor1123]

Not sure why this got necro bumped but it looks... Not good

 

[MiguelItUp]

Not sure why this got necro bumped but it looks... Not good

Because it recently came out. Yeah, I'm not surprised. This and that GI Joe game both looked.... Oof, lmao.