Team Asobi creative director Nicholas Doucet recently commented on the possibility of future games in the Astro Bot series, hinting that the franchise could potentially move away from a focus on PlayStation history. Fans were incredibly pleased with the initial trailer for the upcoming sequel to Astro's Playroom, with many happy to see all the PlayStation franchises represented in Astro Bot. However, Team Asobi is not ruling out the possibility of moving away from established PlayStation classics and instead focusing entirely on Astro himself.

First announced during the May 30 State of Play, Astro Bot is a new 3D platforming action-adventure game slated for release later this year. The game will feature the adorable robot Astro searching for his robot friends, called VIP Bots, while battling colorful enemies across expansive environments. Each of the missing VIP Bots represent classic PlayStation characters, such as Nathan Drake and Kratos, but future installments in the Astro series could potentially move away from using these familiar faces and names.

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PlayStation confirms exciting key details for its recently announced upcoming 3D platforming game Astro Bot, building even more hype among fans.

In a recent interview with VGC, Nicholas Doucet of Team Asobi hinted that future Astro games may focus more on Astro himself, rather than relying on established PlayStation franchises and familiar characters. Doucet commented on the flexibility of Astro as its own IP, which may allow the series to stand on its own without support from other PlayStation icons. He mentioned that Team Asobi feels "quite relaxed" about where the series could go in the future. Doucet further noted that the team's prioritization of Astro's design and core game elements allowed for a more "open story" which means "anything is possible." With post-launch plans already underway for Astro Bot, fans could see the little robot getting even more of the spotlight one day, though nothing has been confirmed yet.

When Does Astro Bot Release?

• September 6

Astro Bot is set to launch on Friday, September 6 exclusively on PS5. The Astro Bot announcement trailer has already become one of the most watched game reveals of the State of Play, and many fans are eager for more details to be unveiled in the months leading up to the game's release. Astro's Playroom, the game's predecessor, was incredibly popular during its initial launch and has seen a big resurgence following the announcement of Astro Bot. Action-adventure 3D platformers have long been a staple for PlayStation, and Astro Bot looks to bring an exciting new adventure to fans of the genre.

Astro has quickly piqued the interest of audiences, suggesting that he could in fact become a PlayStation icon in his own right and stand alongside the top PlayStation gaming franchises. As fans excitedly await the release of Astro Bot in September, it will be interesting to see what Team Asobi has in store for the future of the heroic little robot.

Astro Bot

The follow-up to the PS5 pack-in game Astro's Playroom, Team Asobi's Astro Bot is a fully fleshed-out 3D platformer with over 80 stages. Throughout the campaign, Astro will get access to more than 15 abilities.

Platform(s)

PS5

Released

September 6, 2024

Developer(s)

Team Asobi

Publisher(s)

Sony Interactive Entertainment

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