Following up on the big announcement at the May 2024 State of Play, PlayStation has confirmed that the upcoming platformer Astro Bot will feature over 150 classic PlayStation characters and will not have any microtransactions. The Astro Bot reveal trailer immediately caught the eye of audiences, giving fans a glimpse at the full-length sequel to the beloved Astro's Playroom.

Many have already hailed Astro Bot as the headlining announcement of the State of Play, with PlayStation fans eager to jump into a fresh 3D platforming experience with the adorable robot Astro. Astro's Playroom, which comes pre-installed on all PS5 consoles, proved to be incredibly popular and was a pleasant surprise for audiences and critics. Adding to the already high fan enthusiasm for Astro Bot, PlayStation has confirmed some exciting key details for the upcoming release.

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Sony's May 2024 State of Play revealed a brand-new Astro Bot title, and the title is already building on its predecessor's greatest strength.

First revealed on the official PlayStation website, players can look forward to over 150 iconic characters from PlayStation's 30-year history without any need to worry about microtransactions in Astro Bot. According to the listing, Astro Bot will include a variety of unique features such as galactic exploration of over 50 planets, gigantic bosses spread across 80 levels, and rescue missions to save more than 150 VIP Bots based on some of the most popular and iconic PlayStation characters of all time. Fans have already gotten a sneak peek at some of these VIP Bots, including robot NPCs resembling Kratos from God of War and Nathan Drake from Uncharted, among others. Audiences were also happy to see the lack of microtransactions on the official PlayStation game listing, with many celebrating the promise of a vibrant 3D platforming game with no need for additional in-game purchases.

When Does Astro Bot Release?

• September 6, 2024

Astro Bot is set to release for PS5 on Friday, September 6 and will feature both new and familiar gameplay mechanics. The game will see the heroic little robot Astro venturing across colorful planets as he tries to find his lost friends and rebuild his mothership. Players will get to enjoy similar mechanics introduced in Astro's Playroom while also discovering new abilities like froggy boxing gloves and a giant Astro-shaped sponge. Environments will include underwater cities, active volcanoes, sky gardens, creepy graveyards, and more, giving players a diverse array of platforming elements to traverse in Astro Bot.

Recent years have seen an uptick in the number of platforming revivals, with classic PlayStation game franchises like Crash Bandicoot, Ratchet and Clank, and Spyro the Dragon among those to receive remakes. Astro Bot looks to build upon the gameplay and world-building style of those retro PS icons, which has led to the quick support and cheerful reactions from audiences. Fans of classic 3D platformers may want to check out the bright worlds and nostalgic gameplay of Astro Bot when it launches September 6.

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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