Rumor: New Transformers Games Could Be in the Works at Xbox

Rumor: New Transformers Games Could Be in the Works at Xbox

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft is rumored to have multiple new Transformers projects in the works.
  • Transformers gaming action has recently been limited to smaller mobile titles and spin-offs.
  • Future projects could include re-releases of beloved Transformers video games.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must say, the prospect of new Transformers games stirs a sense of nostalgia within me. From the early days of Transformers: BattleTech on the NES to the more recent masterpieces like War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron, these games have been a staple in my gaming library.


Reports are swirling that Microsoft might be developing numerous Transformers projects, potentially including spin-offs from existing movies and shows, as well as original content like the Transformers: War for Cybertron series and its follow-ups. Over the past four decades, Hasbro’s popular toy line has inspired a range of video games, some of which have received critical acclaim, with several being published by Microsoft-owned Activision.

In more recent times, the Transformers franchise appears to have shifted focus towards smaller mobile games, spin-offs like Transformers: Galactic Trials, and collaborations in games such as Overwatch 2 and Fortnite. About two years ago, Splash Damage announced Transformers: Reactivate, an online action game for 1-4 players where humans revive some of the franchise’s iconic Autobots and Decepticons to fight off a common alien threat on both Earth and Cybertron. However, since its initial unveiling at The Game Awards 2022, there has been minimal information shared about Transformers: Reactivate.

For now, there’s a fresh whisper suggesting that Transformers gaming excitement could be in store for 2024. A recent update on the Transformers-focused fan site TFW2005 hints that Microsoft Studios is developing at least two secretive titles under the codenames “Transformers.” No further details are given, but it’s rumored that Microsoft plans to unveil these projects later in the year.

New Transformers Games Could Be In Development

It’s worth noting that Microsoft now owns Activision, the company responsible for hit games such as “Transformers: War for Cybertron” and its sequel “Transformers: Fall of Cybertron.” These popular titles were removed from digital storefronts some years ago, but Hasbro has expressed interest in making them available again on Xbox Game Pass due to the franchise’s resurgence in popularity and upcoming projects like the upcoming animated film “Transformers One.”

One of these rumored Transformers projects could very well be a re-release of the Transformers: War for Cybertron series, especially since Hasbro has debunked past claims that the code for the games was lost. However, it should be stressed that nothing has been officially confirmed as of this writing, meaning that these new Transformers projects might not even be real. With that in mind, Transformers fans should keep their sensors posted for any future developments on when or if the classic Robots in Disguise will resume their epic battle in a new video game.

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2024-09-02 21:23