It has been revealed[where?] that the Dinobots are to appear in the game Transformers: Fall of Cybertron as former members of the Lightning Strike Coalition. Grimlock is playable, and Swoop, Sludge, Slug, and Snarl appear. A follow up to Transformers: War for Cybertron, it was released on August 21, 2012. The dinobots are portrayed as an elite task force, and are captured by Shockwave. Shockwave has opened a portal to Earth millions of years in the past, and reconfigures the group as Dinobots. Grimlock's playing style emphasizes combat with a sword and shield, and he is able to transform into his dinosaur form via his special skill.