There hasn’t been much in the way of Transformers racing in games (they’ve mostly been in third-person shooters and platformers), but 3DClouds’ cross-generational game makes up for that.

After the evil Nemesis Prime steals the Prime Relics, the Autobots and Decepticons must embark on a whirlwind adventure to recover the artifacts and control the incredible powers they grant. Fans can play as iconic Autobots or Decepticons, including Bumblebee, Megatron, Elita-1 and Optimus Prime, and race around battle tracks to collect relics and defeat opponents. 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. As players progress and collect new relics, they will level up their skills and unlock new iconic playable characters and skins. Two game modes are available: Play Galactic Trials to progress through levels and collect relics in single player mode. In Arcade mode, grab a friend with two-player local multiplayer and compete in a quick race, creating a custom racing experience with your track, character and weapons, or compete in location-based specialty tournaments.

Outright Games marketing director Stephanie Malham said in a press release, “It has been a pleasure to continue our collaboration with Hasbro and return to the world of Transformers. With 2024 marking the 40th anniversary of this iconic IP, we are thrilled to be releasing the first console racing video game in the franchise’s history. With the inclusion of rogue-lite elements, Transformers: Galactic Trials gameplay complements the dynamic robots of Transformers”.

Eugene Evans, senior vice president of digital strategy and licensing for Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, added: “As Transformers celebrates its 40th anniversary and 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. With immersive gameplay and a story that will resonate with fans old and new, Transformers: Galactic Trials is sure to ignite excitement. With 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.

Outright Games will release Transformers: Galactic Trials on October 11 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Source: Gematsu