‘TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK – Expedition’ rolls out onto PC and consoles today
The first ever video game based on the hit animated series TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK stars iconic hero Bumblebee in an all-new adventure and is available now
London, 13th October, 2023 – Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family-friendly video games in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, have today launched TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK – EXPEDITION the first video game set in the world of the animated TV series TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK. The game tells an original story that sees iconic Autobot, Bumblebee, face a mysterious threat from his past and is available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC.
TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK EXPEDITION brings one of the most historic entertainment franchises in the world to the hands of a new generation of TRANSFORMERS fans.
On this action-packed adventure, players find Bumblebee on a mission to stop the villainous Dr. Meridian aka “Mandroid” as they freely explore three massive biomes and complete quests given to them by their new allies called the Terrans, an all-new generation of Earthborn bots created originally for the TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK animated series. Along the way, Bumblebee will complete missions, unlock upgrades and discover hidden areas to explore as he encounters fan-favourite characters, including Optimus Prime, Grimlock, Skullcruncher, Nova Storm, and Skywarp.
TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK – EXPEDITION launches with a number of accessibility features to facilitate independent play for multiple generations of fans. Variable difficulty options, text legibility and control setup options, alongside an assisted driving system can all be implemented for a completely customisable gameplay experience. Further enabling players to give their full focus to exploring biomes and battling enemies, directional warnings and an automatic camera have been incorporated, with prompts on screen to raise awareness of incoming threats in-game and to keep combat front and centre.
Stephanie Malham, COO of Outright Games said: “We’re incredibly excited to finally get our latest game TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK – EXPEDITION, into the hands of such a loyal and dedicated fanbase. We want this to be the ultimate TRANSFORMERS experience for anyone who loves these characters and this Universe, no matter their age. We can’t wait to see what adventures our players take Bumblebee on and are deeply grateful to our friends and partners at Hasbro for helping to roll out this exciting new video game.”
TRANSFORMERS began as a toy-line in 1984 and has since brought the epic battle between the Autobots and Decepticons to film, television, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media. The TRANSFORMERS franchise is a global powerhouse and has brought together generations of fans across 10 feature films and countless video games, to become a household name around the world.
Eugene Evans, Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Licensing from Hasbro said: “Outright Games are experts in the family entertainment space and we’re delighted to have been able to work on this project with them. TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK – Expedition is an incredibly faithful recreation of the show that many generations of TRANSFORMERS fans have grown to love over the last year. We’re incredibly excited to see fans dive in and discover everything the game has to offer!”
TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK – EXPEDITION releases today across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Check out the latest trailer and other assets below.
