Transformers 40th Anniversary Trigger Animation
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Trigger Working on Transformers 40th Anniversary Anime 

For the 40th anniversary of Transformers, Studio Trigger is bringing the franchise back to its 2D animated roots.

Studio Trigger is set to work on a new Transformers anime in celebration of the franchise’s 40th anniversary, marking a return to the series’ roots with 2D animation. The announcement was made through the official Transformers social media channels, where a teaser video was also released.

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You can view the official announcement post below:

https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/1828962018163868116

Known for its distinct and dynamic animation style, Trigger has taken on the task of bringing the Transformers universe back to a format that longtime fans will find familiar. The teaser for the anime gives fans a glimpse of legacy designs for key characters, including Hot Rod, Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, and Megatron, evoking the classic look that originally brought these characters to life.

Overwatch 2 has also ed forces with the Transformers franchise in a limited-time crossover event. This event features iconic characters such as Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, and Arcee as skins for existing Overwatch 2 heroes. Players can unlock these skins through in-game purchases, with individual skins priced at 2,500 Overwatch Coins each or 5,900 Coins for the entire bundle. 

Overwatch 2 is available right now for free for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The Transformers collaboration event is only available for a limited time.


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Daniel is a staff writer and translator. With a BA in Digital Media and a ion for Game design, he got his start writing for fiction inspired by the art and entertainment he loves. His favorite genres are JRPGs, survival horrors, and multiplayer games.