As part of a crossover event covering both World of Warships and World of Warships: Legends, the famous robots in disguise - Transformers - will hop aboard historical naval ships to, err, sit there. And go along for the ride. Chalk this one up as a cool but unexpected crossover. Where getting to see Megatron and Optimus Prime take the gunner seat, adds a dose of 80s cartoon action to World of Warships.

Transformers arrive in-game as camouflages (i.e. skins) and commander voices and other items.

For fans of the Autobots, World of Warships is offering two permanent camouflages: Freedom Fighter, based on Optimus Prime — the courageous and powerful leader of the Autobots; and Gold Bug, based on Bumblebee, one of the youngest members of the Autobot team who is completely devoted to his leader’s mission to secure freedom for all sentient beings.

Representing the Decepticons, players will find two additional permanent camouflages: Messenger of Oblivion, based on their leader, Megatron; and Crush’n’destroy, based on Rumble, who loves nothing more than causing chaos and destruction.

Along with the permanent camouflages, World of Warships is also introducing two expendable camouflages – Autobots Ark and Decepticon Disguise – as well as flags and patches. Players can also explore Cybertronian Containers where they will have the chance to get distinctive themed permanent and expendable camouflages, as well as a unique 10-skill point Transformers Commanders with a special voice over and signals.

“We are very excited to introduce the iconic Transformers characters into both our games,” said Kirill Peskov, World of Warships: Legends Development Director. “The Autobots and Decepticons are known around the world, and we took great care to incorporate these characters into the game in an authentic way that will provide our players with fun, new challenges.”

“We’re delighted to give fans the opportunity to activate Transformers characters in World of Warships for a limited time through this collaboration” said Mark Blecher, SVP Corporate Strategy and Business Affairs at Hasbro. “The World of Warships team have skillfully integrated the Transformers characters into the game to create a unique naval combat experience for fans”.

Transformers themed cosmetics can be purchases in-game with some rewards on offer for completing certain activities. The Transformers Event in World of Warships is live now and will run through until October 5, 2020.