The ‘War for Cybertron Trilogy-Earthrise’ Trailer Goes Off

It’s on and popping once again with the denizens of Cybertron with the release of the trailer for the next chapter in the War for Cybertron Trilogy- Earthrise. The creative team at Rooster Teeth are really plumbing the depths of the lore to give even more texture to this series. Warning: this trailer is designed for maximum hype for G1 (generation one, aka OG) Transformers fans and newcomers alike. Here is a rundown of the trailer and, as per usual, a rundown of the Easter eggs placed all through it.

Optimus Prime; Image courtesy of Netflix

War for Cybertron: Earthrise keeps the same dark and gritty texture that made Oliver Stone a household name in the 90s. Everybody still looks beat up as all hell. After the events of Siege, Megatron realizes he and the Decepticons are trapped on a dying Cybertron when Optimus and most of his crew dipped on the Ark. Megatron is trying to keep his regime afloat while trying to avoid Elita-1 and her John Wick-type death wish to take him out. Speaking of Elita-1, she’s seen being stalked by Shockwave rocking optic camouflage, and it’s quite creepy. Cut to: some huge figure piercing the clouds and a dogfight decisively won by the former Decepticon, Jetfire (aka Skyfire).

Elita-1; Image courtesy of Netflix

Scale and scope are increased dramatically for Earthrise. An indication of by how much arrives in the climax of the trailer with the boosters on the Ark firing up, a spacefaring Optimus opening the Matrix of Leadership, Megatron in conver…