Outright Games and Hasbro have announced that Transformers: Earthspark – Expedition, is now available on Nintendo Switch.
Tessera Studios is behind this “all-new action-packed, single-player Transformers video game,” which promises to introduce you to a new generation of Earthborn Transformers bots.
You will play as the iconic hero Bumblebee, as he drifts, drives and battles his way across a new but familiar world. With the developer looking to “faithfully recreate the environment and feel of the groundbreaking animated series,” you must face a mysterious threat from Bumblebee’s past and stop Dr. Meridian – otherwise known as Mandroid – from recovering missing pieces of ancient technology.
You will be able to explore three massive biomes and complete quests from your Terran allies, fighting against and alongside fan-favourite legacy Transformers bots such as Optimus Prime, Grimlock, Skullcruncher, Nova Storm, and Skywarp.
With multiple playthroughs to reward you with the chance to “unlock a diverse range of upgrades and abilities that allow access to previous locations, and to discover secrets in previously inaccessible areas.”
The developer has also looked to make sure the game has been designed “to be accessible for fans of all ages,” with freedom of exploration, text legibility, control setups and difficulty curves ensuring it is playable by younger gamers. There are also variable difficulty options to “allow the game to be played according to individual ability, alongside mechanics that mitigate frustration in combat, such as directional warnings to help players identify incoming threats more easily.” There is also an assisted driving system to provide an easier control scheme when in vehicle mode and an automatic camera that can be enabled.
“We’re incredibly excited to finally get our latest game Transformers: Earthspark – Expedition, into the hands of such a loyal and dedicated fanbase,” enthuses Outright Games chief operating officer Stephanie Malham. “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.”
Hasbro senior vice president of digital strategy and licensing Eugene Evans adds: “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 is now available at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide.
