*crickets chirp*

…yeah!

First up, Supercell’s mobile MOBA hero shooter (or casual strategy? Make up your mind, Wikipedia), Squad Busters, is collaborating with our beloved robots in disguise as Optimus Prime, Elita-1, and Megatron join the fray against… well, watch for yourself, and see. The animation is nice, starting in a more normal Transformers style before going to Squad Buster chibi. So if you get nothing else out of this, at least we can all enjoy that, right?

Anyway, the ability to squad up and roll out has been in the game since the 16th, so you should be able to grab it now without any real difficulty from the App Store or Google Play. There might be a fee, though, so proceed with caution, Squadobots.

But that’s not all! We also finally have an official date for the long-awaited release of G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra!

Well, kind of. We have a release date for the Steam, Good Old Games, and Epic Games Store versions. Us console-type people with Xboxes, PlayStations, and Switches are apparently just gonna have to wait to find out when our nebulous “soon” is. Anyway…

If you’d like to talk to fellow fans about either of these new developments, you can do so in our forums! Just head over to “GameSpark News: For the TF VG Stuff That Maybe Doesn’t Need Its Own Thread” for the Squad Busters collab, or crash through the sky and let out a fearful cry of “Cobra!” in the “G.I. Joe thread – 09/13/2024: Pulsecon – Dreadnoks, Dogs and Cereal” thread.

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Before anything: IT’S HAPPENING: we’re getting a Knight Rider-based Transformer!

The Collaborative line brings two new additions to the fore, with the first one hot on the heels of the Transformers Collaborative Party Wallop. Yes, we’re getting another iconic, long-awaited addition to the Transformers world: Agent Knight, based on the iconic Pontiac Trans Am K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider! Agent Knight even comes with the signature scanner effect lights.

TRANSFORMERS COLLABORATIVE KNIGHT RIDER X TRANSFORMERS AUTOBOT AGENT KNIGHT

(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 | Available: Fall 2024)

The worlds of TRANSFORMERS robots and Knight Rider collide with the TRANSFORMERS x Knight Rider Autobot Agent Knight mash-up pack! Inspired by the iconic KITT car from the Knight Rider series, this 6.5-inch Autobot Agent Knight action figure converts from robot mode to Pontiac Trans Am alt mode in 22 steps. Features series-accurate deco and details from the classic TV show, as well as electronic sounds, phrases, and scanner effect lights in both modes. Includes 2 blasters accessories that attach in both modes and a comm link that attaches in robot mode.

TRANSFORMERS robots have always been — More Than Meets the Eye — but now, through the TRANSFORMERS Collaborative, fans can experience these larger-than-life characters as they team-up, mash-up, and meet up with other characters who share this same special quality. Requires 3x A76/LR44 button cell batteries (not included). Available for preorder on July 30 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and FAN CHANNEL retailers.

Second continues the GI Joe x Transformers offerings, following up with Kup as the Triple T Tank. One sergeant comes with another, as this converting vehicle comes with a Sgt. Slaughter o-ring figure, who himself is joined by similarly o-ring based Leatherneck. And that’s a pre-order!

TRANSFORMERS COLLABORATIVE G.I. JOE X TRANSFORMERS AUTOBOT KUP TRIPLE T

(HASBRO | Ages 8 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $89.99 | Available: Fall 2024)

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The worlds of TRANSFORMERS robots and G.I. JOE figures and vehicles collide with the TRANSFORMERS x Autobot Kup Triple T mash-up pack. This 8.98-inch figure converts from robot to the iconic G.I. JOE Triple T tank toy in 34 steps. The vehicle is inspired by the classic G.I. JOE cartoon and comic series and includes G.I. JOE Sgt Slaughter and Leatherneck 3.75-inch articulated action figures. Comes with 2 blasters and 2 missiles that can attach to the TRANSFORMERS toy in both modes. The Sgt Slaughter toy has an attachable club, while the Leatherneck toy has an attachable blaster and backpack that also attach to the TRANSFORMER figure in tank mode.

TRANSFORMERS robots have always been — More Than Meets the Eye — but now, through the TRANSFORMERS Collaborative, fans can experience these larger-than-life characters as they team-up, mash-up, and meet up with other characters who share this same special quality. Available for preorder on July 30th at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

Transformers Legacy United‘s Doom ‘N’ Destruction capsule sees a new 2-pack officially revealed, featuring Grabuge Rukus and Bludgeon.

TRANSFORMERS LEGACY UNITED DOOM ‘N DESTRUCTION COLLECTION 2-PACK

(HASBRO | Ages 8 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $59.99 | Available: Fall 2024)

Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS Legacy United Doom ‘n Destruction Collection. The Mayhem Attack Squad set includes the 7-inch Voyager Class Decepticon Bludgeon figure that converts between robot to tank mode in 27 steps, and the Deluxe Class 5.5-inch Decepticon Rukus figure that converts between robot and car mode in 9 steps. Features articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses and comes with 7 blaster accessories that attach to the figures.

Celebrate the last 40 years of TRANSFORMERS history with TRANSFORMERS Legacy action figures. TRANSFORMERS Legacy opens the portal to a whole new universe of — More Than Meets the Eye — bringing together every TRANSFORMERS generation like you’ve never seen before. Collect and combine different characters to create your ideal Legacy lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for preorder on July 30th at 1PM ET exclusively on Amazon with limited quantity available on Hasbro Pulse.

Studio Series keeps going with a range of new releases First up are new Core class figures based on 2018’s Bumblebee movie: Starscream and Concept Art Frenzy (er, the red one)!

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES CORE TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE STARSCREAM

(HASBRO | Ages 8 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $11.99 | Available: FALL 2024)

Bring the epic action of the TRANSFORMERS movies from the big screen into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS Studio Series Core Class Starscream action figure. Inspired by the TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE film, this 3.5-inch action figure converts from robot to jet mode in 14 steps. Features articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses and comes with a blaster accessory that attaches in both modes.

Look for more TRANSFORMERS Studio Series collectible figures to build a movie-inspired collection (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for preorder on July 30th at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES CORE TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE CONCEPT ART FRENZY

(HASBRO | Ages 8 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $11.99 | Available: FALL 2024)

Bring the epic action of the TRANSFORMERS movies from the big screen into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS Studio Series Core Class Concept Art Frenzy action figure. Inspired by concept art of Frenzy that was planned for, but never used in the TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE film, this 3.5-inch figure converts from robot to cassette mode in 11 steps. In cassette mode, this figure can fit inside the tape deck chest of the TRANSFORMERS Decepticon Soundwave toy (sold separately, subject to availability). Features articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses and comes with 2 blaster accessories that attach to the figure.

Look for more TRANSFORMERS Studio Series collectible figures to build a movie-inspired collection (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for preorder on July 30th at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

Studio Series Gamer Edition gets a standalone Deluxe class Bumblebee from the Reactivate video game.

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES DELUXE CLASS TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE 10 BUMBLEBEE

(HASBRO | Ages 8 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Available: Fall 2024)

Bring the post-apocalyptic action of TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS: Reactivate Gamer Edition Bumblebee action figure! Inspired by the TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE video game, this 4.5-inch action figure converts from robot to dune buggy mode in 20 steps. Features metallic battle damage deco, articulated head, arms, and legs for action poses and comes with 2 blaster accessories.

When a new threat to humanity arrives, Earth’s last hope is the Autobots. TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE is a multiplayer online action game, developed by Splash Damage (video game sold separately). Look for more TRANSFORMERS Studio Series collectible figures to build a movie-inspired collection (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for preorder on July 30^th at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

Also adding to the Gamer Edition subline is Voyager class Ratchet from High Moon’s War for Cybertron game!

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES VOYAGER TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON 09 RATCHET

(HASBRO | Ages 8 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $34.99 | Available: Fall 2024)

Bring the epic action from the TRANSFORMERS video games into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS Studio Series Deluxe Class 09 Gamer Edition Ratchet action figure. Inspired by the TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON video game, this 6.5-inch figure converts from robot to Cybertronian sports car mode in 28 steps. Features articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses and comes with a blaster and an axe that attach in both modes.

Pose the Ratchet toy in the included Iacon Attack removable backdrop scene. Look for more TRANSFORMERS Studio Series Gamer Edition collectible figures to build a video game-inspired collection (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for preorder on July 30^th at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

From the “feel old yet” department: 2024 is the 15th anniversary of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, commemorated by an “Autobot multipack” of figures present in the climactic desert battle. Optimus Prime, Jetfire, and the Arcee/Elita-1/Chromia sisters all feature.

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES TRANSFORMERS REVENGE OF THE FALLEN 15TH ANNIVERSARY AUTOBOT MULTIPACK

(HASBRO | Ages 8 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $124.99 | Available: Fall 2024)

Bring the epic action of the TRANSFORMERS movies from the big screen into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS Studio Series TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen movie 15th Anniversary Autobot Multipack. In honor of the 15th anniversary of the live action TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN film, this multipack comes with 5 Studio Series action figures — 6.5-inch Voyager 32 Optimus Prime, 8.5-inch Leader 35 Jetfire, 4.5-inch Deluxe 52 Chromia, 4.5-inch Deluxe 52 Elita-1, and 4.5-inch Deluxe 52 Arcee. Features classic conversion between robot and vehicle modes and 10 accessories that attach in both modes. Display the figures with the included extra-large reversible backdrop depicting the Shanghai Pursuit scene on one side and Pyramid Desert Battle scene on the other side. Available for preorder on July 30th at 1PM ET exclusively on Amazon with limited quantity available on Hasbro Pulse.

Studio Series’ 1986 animated movie line sees its second Commander class figure, perfect for the brand’s 40th anniversary: the previously-revealed Commander class Optimus Prime.

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES COMMANDER CLASS THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 86-31 OPTIMUS PRIME

(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $89.99 | Available: Fall 2024)

Bring the epic action of the TRANSFORMERS movies from the big screen into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS Studio Series Commander Class Optimus Prime action figure! Inspired by THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE, this 7-inch action figure features classic conversion between robot and semi trailer modes in 40 steps. Trailer can hold Deluxe Class figures (each sold separately, subject to availability). Comes with a Roller and Autolauncher repair drone, and an attachable blaster, axe, Matrix of Leadership, and blast effects.

Pose the Optimus Prime figure with the removable backdrop display and recreate the Battle of Autobot City scene. Look for more TRANSFORMERS Studio Series collectible figures to build a movie-inspired collection (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

Finally, stoking the fire for the upcoming Transformers One movie release, Studio Series 114 is Brian Tyree Henry’s Megatron from the September movie.

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES DELUXE TRANSFORMERS ONE 114 MEGATRON

(HASBRO | Ages 8 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Available: Fall 2024)

Bring the epic action of the TRANSFORMERS movies from the big screen into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS Studio Series Deluxe Class Megatron action figure. Inspired by TRANSFORMERS ONE film, this 4.5-inch figure converts between robot and Cybertronian tank modes in 24 steps. Features articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses and comes with a blaster accessory that attaches in both modes.

Pose the Megatron toy in the included Metropolis of Iacon removable backdrop scene. Look for more TRANSFORMERS Studio Series collectible figures to build a movie-inspired collection (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for preorder on July 30th at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.

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Starting things off with a bang — or more like a clap of thunder — is the announcement of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, a retro-styled beat ’em up very much in the vein of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, which is apparently the style of this time:

According to the official website, it’s “all-new adventure with an original storyline that both respects and remixes Power Rangers lore with scenarios and gameplay that will be both familiar and new to MMPR fans. Players will brawl, blast, fight, and drive through a constantly shifting mix of classic game genres and fan-favorite moments from the series.

Here’s the details from the Steam page (where you can wish list it now):

In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, the team faces off against a robotic reincarnation of the Power Rangers’ long-time nemesis. Robo-Rita has conjured a portal to send herself back in time so she can finally vanquish the Power Rangers by forming an alliance with her younger self. Working together, Robo-Rita and Rita Repulsa rewind, rewrite, and remix the past in an attempt to stop the very formation of the Power Rangers, altering the course of history.

Will the two Ritas and their army of monstrous enemies from across the MMPR timeline finally succeed in destroying the Power Rangers? Or will these teenagers with attitude learn to work together and counter this catastrophic chronological collaboration?

Players will be able to experience the origins of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers again – for the first time! The past will never be the same…

FEATURES

• Classic 90’s look and feel with hand-drawn pixel art
• Fan-favorite enemies pulled from different seasons of the hit tv show
• Events and episodes that players remember from the show have been remixed
• Action-packed, 2-D brawler gameplay with arcade-style shooting and driving sequences
• Pilot all of the original Dinozords
• Jump into the cockpit of the legendary Megazord and take down gigantic bosses
• Offline and Online support for up to 5 players
• And lots more!

The game is coming “before the end of 2024” to PC and “multiple consoles,” though just which consoles will strike Morphin Time has yet to be revealed. Probably Xbox One/Series X|S, PlayStation 4/5, and Nintendo Switch, but hey, it doesn’t always work out that way. We’ll see in due time.

Next up, we have a new trailer for G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra:

Finally, we have a rumor that’s sure to disappoint.

Or excite.

It really depends on your feelings towards Transformers: Reactivate, a 1-4 player action game which has, to be quite frank, had a rather quiet and seemingly disjointed development. And toys that have been released well before we got to see much of anything resembling in-game footage. Dipping back into the tag for the game, the last big news was that it would be a no-show at The Game Awards last December, with most previous stories being about the aforementioned figure releases, as well as the announce trailer from the prior Game Awards.

It’s that last one that’s raising a few eyebrows, as people have been noticing that the day before Summer Game Fest, the official social media accounts have taken to removing tweets and videos of the announcement trailer, save for one YouTube Short:

The trailer still remains on YouTube, but is now unlisted (though their Twitter missed a link, as it so happens).

It could be nothing, but between this and the project’s “tumultuous” seven-year development cycle, some fans are worried that work on the game might have been restarted, or worse, cancelled.

In a video from Toy Reel (via Seibertron.com) which premiered on May 23rd, a Hasbro Australia representative stated “It is highly anticipated and I know that there’s a lot coming out from the the fans [who] are waiting for this to come out and be released, but hopefully in 2025 we’ll have something more to share.” However, as unfortunate as it is, things can really turn on a dime in this industry.

Hopefully, whatever is going on isn’t as bad as any of that, though.

Wanna talk about any of this with your fellow fans? Well then, have we got some threads for you in our forums! We have a Power Rangers General Discussion Thread, the good ol’ G.I. Joe thread, and of course, the Transformers: Reactivate (console MMO) thread. Choose your favorite, or collect post in them all!

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Looks like this Transformers/GI Joe crossover is really happening, still. Paramount producers are closing in on the the God of Lightning himself to star in their next franchise endeavor.

While some say they don’t know Hemsworth outside from his Marvel work, he has starred in some pretty impressive pictures as of late. If you want to see what else he’s made of, I suggest you see him as the deranged cult leader, Dementus, in the latest Mad Max film spin-off from visionary George Miller, Furiosa. A fantastic action flick about the title character’s origin, and her quest to find her home and seek revenge against Dementus, who took everything from her. Everyone should just check out, regardless.

And, of course, he will be Orion Pax in the upcoming Transformers:One animated film, due out Sept. 15th 2024.

Whether that means he’ll appear as a Joe or a human in an Optimus Prime Party City costume remains to be seen. It would be funny but cool to see Transformers go the tokusatsu route in live action.

Source: Deadline

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Hello, cadets. We have another batch of Pre-Orders today, revealed from WonderCon, and going live about now.

We have the following:

We got Retro Beachhead:

Retro Snow Serpent:

Retro Cobra EEL:

And now we have the highlight of today’s PO’s:

The Cobra Ferret ATV with the Cobra Ferret Scout:

You can order all these bad dudes (and gal) through the following:

Hasbro Pulse (Ferret ATV & Scout, Beachhead, EEL,  Snow Serpent,

BigBadToyStore (Beachhead, Snow Serpent, EEL)

Amazon (Beachhead, Snow Serpent, EEL)

Entertainment Earth (Beachhead, Snow Serpent, EEL)

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If you missed our previous coverage, then be sure to click right here for another trailer, screens, game details, and more! (Well, not more, actually. That’s about it.)

Our International Heroes will be there in the second quarter of 2024 when G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra comes to Nintendo Switch and Steam for the PC, courtesy of developer Maple Powered Games (how ironic) and publisher Freedom Games (how apt).

If you’d like to talk about this, or just crash through the sky with an evil cry of “Co-BRA!“, then head over to the “G.I. Joe thread” in our forums.

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While it looks like we are only getting one offering from Walmart today for their Spring Collector Con, Classified has given us a Night Force deco of not only Jason “Shockwave” Faria, but the RAM Cycle in it’s Night Pursuit colors too!

Nothing speaks stealthy than a loud motorbike with a rattling machine gun.

You can order down below on Walmart right now, or order through Hasbro Pulse when he’s live on there (will be updated to include that link):

Walmart

Hasbro Pulse

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You get Soundwave as the Dreadnok Thunder Machine in the newest Transformers Collaborative G.I. Joe x Transformers offering, of course!

We’ve talked about it in this space before, of course, but now Hasbro Pulse has uploaded a whole bevy of new promotional — nay, let’s call these for what they are — glamour shots of all the figures from the set in action!

Have a look and see for yourself!

Now, doesn’t that just make you want one of these sets more than ever? I know I do!

And if I had $99.99 USD to drop on this glorious piece of kit, I could do so right now by heading on over to Hasbro Pulse, where orders are open right now!

Huge thanks to Magnusblitz, Citizen and Active Member of our forums, for bringing this to our attention there! And if you’d like to talk about this, speak in your best faux-Aussie accent, or just debate over whether that’s a hood or Zartan’s hair, then head over to the “Transformers Collaborative thread (TMNT Party Wagon)” thread in our forums.

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A G.I. Joe Fanstream was today! And we have some new reveals to show off (that may have been revealed yesterday, but let’s keep that on the down low)

First, we have the Name Only reveals listed:

S.A.W Viper: Cobra’s Heavy Machine Gunner, where one did a Joe massacre in the 80s comics.

Dial-Tone: The Joes communications officer, where he carries around a big computer on his back, because that’s what we imagined tech would be like in the future.

Next up, some Digital Reveals! Retro-style Beachhead is coming, as well as Cobra Eels, and Snow Serpents. Perfect for anyone who missed out on the Cobra Island Target, Amazon and Pulse Exclusives. These will be part of the mainline, so they’ll be widely available for everyone. And the other coming release is the Cobra Ferret with a Scout Driver coming along for the ride!

And now, we have OFFICIALLY been shown the next wave of Joe releases. The following are Carl ‘Doc’ Greer, the Joes head medic. Torch, the dim-witted, but fiery Dreadnok. Night Creepers, the for-hire assassins under Cobra employment (with an alternate version 2 Head). Kim ‘Jinx’ Arashikage, the heir to the Arashikage clan with the ability to fight off her foes, blindfolded! And Gnawgahyde, the Dreadnok poacher with his animal companions, Porkbelly the Warthog and Yobbo, the Macaque!

Next up is some cat power! Tiger Force Roadblock, Tripwire, and M.A.C.L.E.O.D. are now available to order through Pulse and Target!

And lastly, we have some Haslab HISS Tank DLC. Those who have it can also order the Fire Team Techno-Viper and Heat Missile System (H.M.S.) in tow!

You can order these all through the following Channels:

Hasbro Pulse

BigBadToyStore

Entertainment Earth

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As part of the IGN Fan Fest 2024 gaming event, a new trailer dropped for the upcoming belt-scrolling beat ’em up that looks poised to take advantage of the popularity of other more recent releases in the genre, such as Streets of Rage 4 and, perhaps more relevantly, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. Originally announced with a teaser trailer back in August, this latest video gives us a better look at what to expect from this retro-styled game based on the original A Real American Hero cartoon:

The game’s Steam listing offers the following details:

Cobra rears its ugly head yet again and it’s up to G.I. JOE to save the world! Embracing the 1980s era of the iconic universe, Wrath of Cobra is a retro side-scrolling beat ’em up. Play as one of the legendary G.I. JOE characters, including Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, Snake Eyes, and more. Defeat hordes of Cobra troopers, Vipers, Crimson Guards and more of Cobra’s malevolent machinations.

Bring Cobra down, striking back at the likes of Destro, Serpentor, Baroness, and Cobra Commander himself! Fight your own way: Rely on your fists and get up close and personal using each character’s unique combos and special moves or keep your foes at a distance with a variety of weapons!

• Retro Gameplay in a Modern Era: Wrath of Cobra takes the classic arcade beat ’em up and brings it into the modern age: Easy to play, hard to master, and smoother than a ride in a H.I.S.S. Want to play with your friends? The game supports local multiplayer (eg. from your couch) and online co-op!
• Play as Classic Heroes: Fight Cobra as your favorite G.I. JOE heroes, painstakingly recreated in beautiful pixel art. The differences between characters aren’t just cosmetic: Each hero has different movesets and unique abilities. From the fast and nimble Snake Eyes to the rough and tumble Roadblock, each character is true to form!
• Battle Iconic Villains: Cobra isn’t just the Cobra Commander, it’s also its legions! Face hordes of troopers, armored Alley Vipers, artificial B.A.T.s, armed with some of the most iconic weapon systems in the franchise, including the H.I.S.S., C.L.A.W., and the notorious Trubble Bubble.
• Retro-Infused Soundtrack: Foil the Commander’s plot to the beat of classic G.I. JOE themes, reimagined by industry veterans at Kid Katana Records, bringing a modern twist to classic arcade music!
• Post-Launch Support: Like Destro’s plots, Wrath of Cobra will continue with extensive post-launch support, bringing more G.I. JOE heroes into the fray, adding new game modes, levels, and more to keep the G.I. JOE legacy alive!

Our International Heroes will be there in the second quarter of 2024 when G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra comes to Nintendo Switch and Steam for the PC, courtesy of developer Maple Powered Games (how ironic) and publisher Freedom Games (how apt).

And if you’d like to talk about this, or just yell to the sky “Yo, Joe!“, then head over to the “G.I. Joe thread” in our forums.

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