We’ve had a few Transformers games release over the last few years, but come this October we’ll be found heading off on some Galactic Trials.
From Outright Games as they join forces with Hasbro once more, comes TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials. It’ll release on all the usual formats – Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) – on October 11th 2024.
TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials promises to be a unique racing adventure, one which mixes arcade racing with robot combat, building in roguelite elements for good measure. It focuses on a timeline that has seen the evil NEMESIS PRIME stealing the Prime Relics. From there, what plays out is a battle between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, as they partake in a rip-roaring adventure to recover these artefacts and control the incredible powers they bestow.
Autobots or Decepticons?
if you’re a fan of the Transformers, then you’ll be in your element, able to play as either the iconic AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS. And yep, that means you’ll have access to the likes of Bumblebee, Megatron, Elita-1 and Optimus Prime, as you race across circuits to collect relics and beat opponents.
This one switches things up as the gameplay incorporates both traditional arcade racing in vehicle form and dynamic combat in bot-form, as players must defeat enemies and make it to the finish line.
And as progress is made, and as new relics are collected, you’ll get to level up skills and unlock new iconic playable characters and skins. There will also be two game modes available; play Galactic Trials to progress through levels and collect relics in single-player mode. In Arcade mode, grab a friend with 2-player, local multiplayer and enter a quick race, creating a custom racing experience with your track, character and weapons, or enter location-based specialised tournaments.
40 years on
“It has been a pleasure to continue our collaboration with Hasbro and return to the world of TRANSFORMERS”, said Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games. “With 2024 marking the 40th anniversary of this iconic IP, we are very excited to be releasing the first ever console racing video game in the franchise’s history. With the inclusion of rogue-lite elements, TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials’s gameplay complements the dynamic Transformers robots.”
“As TRANSFORMERS celebrates its 40th year alongside the theatrical premiere of its first fully CG-animated film, TRANSFORMERS ONE, we are proud to continue our collaboration with Outright Games to unveil an epic journey that speaks to the enduring legacy of the iconic brand,” said Eugene Evans, SVP Digital Strategy and Licensing at Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro. “With immersive gameplay, and a storyline that resonates with fans old and new, TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials is sure to ignite excitement. Through this all-new TRANSFORMERS racing experience, we continue to expand our digital offerings through strategic licensing and internal development and we can’t wait for TRANSFORMERS fans to see what else we have in store.”
Coming soon!
TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials will release on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC come October 11th 2024. Check out the trailer below. And if you need a Transformers fix right now, consider a play of Transformers: Battlegrounds or TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK – Expedition.
