Transformers Game in the Works at Saber Interactive

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Summary

  • Saber Interactive achieved massive success with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, marking their fastest-selling game.
  • Hasbro is partnering with Saber for a new AAA game based on a major IP, sparking anticipation among fans.
  • Speculation points to Transformers as a potential Hasbro franchise title for Saber’s Space Marine 2 team due to their expertise.

As a passionate gamer, I’m thrilled to hear that Saber Interactive, the masterminds behind last year’s blockbuster shooter “Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2,” is rumored to be working on a game based on a franchise owned by Hasbro – a company renowned for owning classic toy and game franchises like “Dungeons & Dragons” (via Wizards of the Coast), “G.I. Joe,” “Transformers,” “My Little Pony,” and many others!

2025 finds Saber Interactive in a robust position. Despite launching later than usual, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 shattered sales records, making it the most successful game the studio has ever developed. Critically acclaimed, it breathed new life into the previously dormant Space Marine series and underscored the enduring appeal and commercial potential of the Warhammer 40,000 franchise in the competitive AAA gaming industry.

Currently, Hasbro, a renowned intellectual property (IP) holder, has teamed up with Saber Interactive to possibly replicate their past successes. As stated by Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks, they are collaborating with Saber Interactive to create a new game that will be based on one of Hasbro’s well-known IPs. However, the specific IP for Saber’s upcoming game remains unspecified. One of the most successful recent games associated with a Hasbro brand is Baldur’s Gate 3, an award-winning title inspired by Dungeons & Dragons.

New Hasbro AAA Game to be Developed By Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Team

During a Hasbro earnings meeting on February 20, 2025, Cocks shared his insights. He hinted that Saber’s upcoming game would be linked to one of Hasbro’s major franchises, termed as “tentpole” properties. Cocks expressed his personal fondness for several games developed by Saber, with a special mention of _Space Marine 2_. He commended the game for its exceptional single-player and multiplayer modes. Furthermore, he highlighted Saber’s “Swarm tech,” the innovative method used in _Space Marine 2_ to create large swarms of alien Terminid enemies.

As a gaming enthusiast, the announcement by Hasbro sparked curiosity within me about which of their beloved franchises might be transformed into an AAA title by Saber’s Space Marine 2 team. With several games in development, such as those based on Dungeons & Dragons, an original RPG from ex-BioWare developers titled Exodus, and even a new game centered around the Snake Eyes character from G.I. Joe, I can’t help but wonder which one will be next!

A possible contender for a new Hasbro series title might be “Transformers.” Given the Space Marine 2 team’s proven track record of creating large-scale action games with top-notch visuals, this setting could be a suitable match. Moreover, while Transformers is a well-known Hasbro intellectual property, it has been quite some time since a significant Transformers game was released. Unfortunately, Splash Damage’s “Transformers: Reactivate” was canceled earlier this year. However, it appears that Hasbro has selected Saber Interactive as a trustworthy partner for its upcoming major title, regardless of the final concept.

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2025-02-21 05:54