Transformers Galactic Trials

TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials on PC is a hybrid arcade racing and robot-combat game from 3DClouds and Outright Games. The current storefront name remains TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials, with no verified rebrand or replacement edition identified on the official publisher and Steam pages. It puts Autobots and Decepticons into battle-race circuits where drifting, boosting, transforming, shooting, and character upgrades all feed into the same run.

The central premise is simple: Nemesis Prime has stolen the Prime Relics, and both factions are racing to recover them. The story gives the competition a Transformers frame without turning the game into a conventional campaign-driven action adventure.

How the racing and combat loop works

Each event alternates between vehicle-mode racing and short robot-mode combat sections. In vehicle form, the emphasis is on taking corners, drifting, using Boost Pads, and building the Energon meter while trying to stay ahead of rival machines.

At specific points, the race shifts into a third-person combat encounter. Your Transformer moves on foot, uses ranged weapons and character abilities, and fights opponents or hazards before returning to the track. The change of form is not just cosmetic; vehicle mode prioritizes speed, while robot mode gives you direct access to attacks and special skills.

The result is closer to a combat racer than a traditional kart racer. Finishing position still matters, but surviving the combat sections and using your character's strengths can change the outcome of an event.

Players looking for a broader arcade-racing comparison may recognize the transforming-course structure of crossover arcade racers with changing vehicle forms like Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, although Galactic Trials keeps its transformation system tied to racing and third-person battles rather than car, boat, and plane handling.

Prime Relics, progression, and playable Transformers

The single-player Galactic Trials mode is built around roguelite progression. Across repeated events, you recover Prime Relics that improve attributes such as speed, damage, and handling. These upgrades give each run a build-focused layer instead of treating every race as an isolated time trial.

There are 70 Prime Relics to collect, and the relic system is one of the game's clearest reasons to replay events. The progression loop asks you to decide which improvements best suit the Transformer and the challenge ahead.

The roster contains 11 playable Transformers, including Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Elita-1, and Soundwave. Characters have individual skills, so the choice is not limited to appearance or faction preference.

Experience and relic collection also unlock new skills, characters, and skins. This gives the game a light customization layer while keeping the overall structure accessible to players who do not want a complex racing setup.

The gameplay is presented from a third-person perspective. Driving sections use an external chase view, while robot combat gives you a direct view of the surrounding arena and nearby targets.

Tracks, modes, and content structure

The official PC listing identifies 10 battle-race circuits. Tracks are designed around the game's mixed format, with driving passages, hazards, Boost Pads, transformation points, and combat spaces working together inside one event.

Galactic Trials is the main solo mode. It combines progression, relic collection, character development, and repeated attempts into a run-based structure rather than a long open-world campaign.

Versus mode provides local multiplayer for two players. Steam lists shared and split-screen PvP, making the PC version suitable for couch competition on one computer.

The game does not advertise online multiplayer or online co-op as part of its standard PC feature set. Its multiplayer focus is local, with the competitive experience built around two-player shared-screen or split-screen sessions.

The storefront presents TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials as a standalone paid game. The official publisher and Steam listing do not identify a season pass, licensed expansion packs, or a separate DLC content model, so the advertised roster, tracks, relics, modes, and unlockables should be treated as the core package.

Who should play Galactic Trials?

Galactic Trials is aimed at players who want a compact, accessible mix of arcade driving and third-person robot combat. Transformers fans get a recognizable roster and faction setup, while younger or less simulation-focused players can learn the controls without managing a realistic racing model.

The game is also a reasonable fit for households that want local two-player racing rather than online competition. Versus mode keeps the social feature clear and immediate: connect another controller, choose a Transformer, and battle-race on the same display.

Players expecting a deep motorsport simulator should look elsewhere. The emphasis is on accessible handling, licensed character abilities, relic upgrades, and spectacle rather than tire modeling, vehicle tuning, or authentic racing disciplines.

It is also not a conventional Transformers shooter. Robot combat exists to support the race structure, so the game does not offer the mission variety or campaign scale associated with a full third-person action game.

For another PC racer that leans toward contact, spectacle, and accessible handling rather than strict simulation, arcade-leaning circuit racing like GRID Legends is a useful comparison, though GRID Legends has a much broader motorsport structure and Galactic Trials is defined by its robot transformations.

PC features, controls, and localization

The PC version is distributed through Steam and includes Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, and shared or split-screen PvP. The listing identifies 21 achievements tied to progression and in-game challenges.

Gamepad input is supported on Windows, including Xbox-style controllers. A controller is the natural fit for steering, drifting, boost timing, transformation, and combat abilities, while the game's action-oriented design does not require a steering wheel or specialist racing hardware.

The PC package includes full English audio with interface and subtitle support in 16 languages. Listed subtitle and interface languages include French, Italian, German, Spanish, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, and Swedish.

No dedicated server tools, mod support, cabinet mode, or ultrawide-specific feature is identified by the official PC listing. The documented PC strengths are local multiplayer, cloud saves, achievements, controller play, and broad text localization.

Because the game's multiplayer is local rather than online, PC players should plan around a shared display and compatible controllers when using Versus mode. The single-player mode remains the main progression experience.

Transformers: Galactic Trials FAQ

What is the current name of the PC game?

The current storefront title is TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials. No verified Steam, Epic, GOG, or publisher rebrand was found, and there is no confirmed replacement name that PC players need to search for.

Is TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials a racing game or a shooter?

It is both, but its primary structure is a hybrid arcade racer. You drive through battle-race circuits, then transform into robot mode for combat encounters before continuing toward the finish.

Does Galactic Trials support two-player multiplayer on PC?

Yes. The PC version supports two-player local multiplayer through shared or split-screen Versus play. The documented feature set does not include online co-op or online competitive matchmaking.

How many Transformers and tracks are included?

The official listing advertises 11 playable Transformers and 10 battle-race circuits. Characters have individual skills, while progression unlocks additional characters, skins, and abilities.

What are Prime Relics used for?

Prime Relics are run-based upgrades collected during Galactic Trials. They improve attributes such as speed, damage, and handling, giving repeated attempts a light build and progression system.

Does the PC version have English voice acting?

Yes. English is listed with full audio, while the other supported languages provide interface and subtitle localization. The PC listing identifies 16 supported languages in total.

Is there paid DLC or a season pass?

The verified storefront information presents the game as a standalone paid release and does not list a season pass or official DLC packs. The advertised core content includes the roster, battle-race circuits, Prime Relics, Galactic Trials, and local Versus mode.