Transformers: Reactivate, a 1-4 player online action game inspired by one of the world’s biggest toy and media franchises, has been canceled and will no longer be released for PC and consoles, according to a new studio update that developer Splash Damage posted today on its official social media accounts.
“We will be scaling down to refocus our efforts on other projects,” the team explained before going on to share the news that “a number of roles” at the studio will likely be terminated as a result of Transformers: Reactivate’s demise.
Splash Damage’s previous projects include HALO: The Master Chief Collection, as well as several Gears of War games, including Gears 5 and Gears Tactics, a turn-based strategy game that takes 12 years before the original 2006 third-person shooter from Epic Games.
Today, we have some very difficult news to share, the decision has been made to end development of Transformers: Reactivate.
This means we will be scaling down to refocus our efforts on other projects. Unfortunately, despite every effort, a number of roles across the studio are now potentially at risk of redundancy.
This decision did not come lightly, and it is a difficult time for the studio and our people. We want to take a moment to thank the team who worked on Transformers for their dedication and passion.
Hasbro was an incredible and supportive partner throughout, and we hope to work with them again. To the many fans, your excitement and support helped keep us going.
While not being able to see the game through to release is painful, having to say goodbye to friends and colleagues hurts even more. We’re now focused on doing everything we can to support them through this tough period, just as we are committed to caring for those who will stay with us as we build a stronger Splash Damage for the future.
Thank you for your compassion and understanding.