ROLL OUT WITH “TRANSFORMERS: GALACTIC TRIALS” OUT NOW ON CONSOLES AND PC
AN ALL-STAR LINEUP AND ROUGE-LITE GAMEPLAY HEADLINE NEW ACTION RACING GAME
London, October 11th, 2024 – Today, Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, officially launched TRANSFORMERS: GALACTIC TRIALS. Developed by 3DClouds, fans can play as the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in this unique racing action game with rogue-lite elements, as the hybrid gameplay transforms from traditional arcade racing to action-packed robot combat. TRANSFORMERS: GALACTIC TRIALS is out now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
In this unique racing adventure, the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS are on a mission to recover the stolen Prime Relics that grant great power to those who possess them. With five playable AUTOBOTS; Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Elita-1, Wheeljack and Arcee, five playable DECEPTICONS; Megatron, Shockwave, Flamewar, Soundwave and Nightbird, as well as the ultimate antagonist, Nemesis Prime. Each character is infused with their own personality, bespoke voiceover lines and unlockable skins for customisation, as well as two unique skills each, such as Wheeljack’s Wrecking Bomb, Soundwave’s Sonic Sphere and Nemesis Prime’s Axe of Extinction. With eight unique weapons available to every character, players can expect a varied gameplay experience with every race.
As racers beat both sprint racetracks and circuit races in the Galactic Trials, they can unlock 70 individual relics that will increase stats for speed, damage and handling, with the more powerful Artefacts of the Prime granting stronger power-ups. The game features four difficulty modes, from Rookie to Prime, with stronger Relic rewards available on higher difficulty settings. Play solo to complete individual side objectives in each race and unlock skills, characters and tracks in the Galactic Trials, or shift gears into Arcade Mode and race against a friend in up to 2-player local multiplayer. Longtime TRANSFORMERS fans can also look out for Easter Eggs, including voiceover lines inspired by iconic dialogue and character skins based on a variety of media across the franchise’s 40 year history.
Experience a unique hybrid gameplay experience of action-packed racing and exciting robot combat, featuring solo play or 2-player local Arcade Mode
Discover 11 different playable TRANSFORMERS bots available with individual skills, including Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Elita-1 and Soundwave
Collect 70 different Prime Relics across the racetracks to level up speed, damage and handling
Play solo in Galactic Trials or challenge a friend in Arcade Mode with up to 2-player local multiplayer
Lookout for Easter Eggs inspired by the entire 40-year history of the TRANSFORMERS franchise
Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games said: “We have had the pleasure of collaborating with our friends at Hasbro on the TRANSFORMERS IP many times over the years, but it is a real honour to be entrusted with an important, legacy brand like this, in the year of its 40th anniversary. For this important milestone, we worked to create a unique hybrid gameplay experience with TRANSFORMERS: GALACTIC TRIALS, that perfectly aligns with the more than meets the eye duality of these iconic characters.”
Eugene Evans, SVP Digital Strategy and Licensing at Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro said: “We are delighted to continue the celebrations of the TRANSFORMERS 40th anniversary alongside our long-time partner Outright Games. It is wonderful to see the continued passion for this brand, spanning generations. We believe fans will enjoy the unique and dynamic racing gameplay and fun nods to the franchise that can be found in TRANSFORMERS: GALACTIC TRIALS. This continues our digital strategy of both licensing and internal development.”
TRANSFORMERS started life as a toy-line in 1984 and has gone on to depict the epic battle between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS across movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media. With 2024 marking the brand’s 40th anniversary, the TRANSFORMERS franchise is a global powerhouse spanning generations that has produced over 11 feature films, including the recently released TRANSFORMERS: ONE and countless video games, making it a household name around the world.
TRANSFORMERS: GALACTIC TRIALS is available now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.