Niantic is working with Hasbro and Tomy on “Transformers: Heavy Metal,” a game that brings the Autobots into a real environment using augmented reality (AR) – on the iPhone.
In "Transformers: Heavy Metal," the next game from Niantic, players must work with Autobot characters like Bumblebee to complete tasks. In addition to Hasbro and Tomy, Niantic is also working with Seattle-based "Very Very Spaceship" as a development studio. While little is known about the game itself, the title is described as a "real-world mobile game." Accordingly, it will be found in the same category as "Harry Potter: Wizards Unite" and "Pokemon Go." In both titles, players must, among other things, visit certain locations.
“Transformers: Heavy Metal”: Niantic accepts pre-registrations
There are also AR elements where they interact with virtual characters and scenes in a real view. In the press release explained executive producer Phil Hong:
When we were thinking about franchises that would be incredible to bring to life in AR, Transformers was a no-brainer. This will be a Transformers game that is different from all the others.
A so-called soft launch of the game will take place in “select countries soon” while a global launch is planned by the end of 2021. If you want to register in advance, you can do so on the official website make. (Image: Niantic)
