Transformers Rise of the Dark Spark Gameplay Trailer Released

Written by Brandon Hofer on June 18, 2014

News: A new Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark gameplay trailer is released ahead of it hitting store shelves later this month.

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark is going to hit store shelves later this month. Earlier today Activision released a new gameplay trailer to show off some of what you can expect when you pick up the game. Megatron's bid to claim Cybertron's most ancient and destructive weapon is one which will spill out over space and time itself and you'll need the help of friends if you hope to achieve victory for your side.

Over forty playable characters are at your disposal once unlocked, each with a distinct ability set and tactical edge. But choose carefully - you'll be facing not only the relentless hordes of your enemy's minions but their leaders, as well. Is your game plan tight enough to hold together when a Power Foe like Shockwave or Warpath smashes through your defenses? Work with your teammates, upgrade your arsenal, throw down turrets, deploy decoys and barricade yourself behind fortifications - whatever you have to do to claim the title of last bot standing.

“Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark is an arc between the Cybertron and Earth based worlds of this popular franchise,” remarked Mark Blecher, SVP Digital Gaming & Corporate Development at Hasbro, Inc. “This year marks 30 incredible years of Transformers. This game tells another chapter in the Transformers story that all fans will love.”

Serving as a follow-up to both the upcoming Transformers live-action film and Activision’s Transformers: War for Cybertron and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron titles, Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark jumps worlds and factions as it weaves the tale of the hunt for an ancient relic as powerful as the Matrix of Leadership – the Dark Spark. Players will be able to switch between the heroes of the noble Autobots and the nefarious Decepticons throughout the single-player campaign. Similar to High Moon Studios’ Cybertron entries in the highly regarded series, gameplay features nimble, fast-paced running-and-gunning combat paired with traversal and vehicle action across open battlefields for large-scale, dynamic conflicts.

Players will also see the return of the fan-favourite multiplayer mode, Escalation, which delivers wave-based, survival-style gameplay for up to four players online cooperatively. It features new, upgradeable defence systems, recognisable adversaries from the lore, and an expanded roster of playable characters from past and present. Additionally, an exciting new levelling system transforms single-player and multiplayer into one unified, persistent character development path. Experience earned in any part of the game unlocks potent awards and tactical loadout choices – including new characters, stronger weapons, special abilities and consumable bonuses – for use throughout the entire game.

Check out the new gameplay trailer below and tell us what you think. Will you be picking up Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark?