Summary
PlayStation has revealed some of the new content coming toAstro Botas part of a free update later this year.Astro Botis currently the highest-rated new game release of 2024, with the 3D platformer earning rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Some have gone as far as to callAstro Botone of the best 3D platformers ever made.
One of the few criticisms people have had aboutAstro Botis that they feel the experience is too short. Indeed,Astro Bot’s Platinum Trophy can be unlockedbefore the 20-hour mark, and so it’s understandable that some fans want more. It was confirmed before the game even launched thatAstro Botwould be getting new content as part of a free update, and now PlayStation has given fans a look at what that will entail.
PlayStation kicked off its latest State of Play eventwith a freshAstro Bottrailer showcasing some of the new content that fans can look forward to as part of a free update coming in fall 2024. As confirmed by the trailer,Astro Botis adding five new online speedrun levels with 10 new bots to rescue. It seems players can look forward to a water/ice level and a jungle-themed level, complete withDonkey Kong-style wooden barrels.Stellar Blade’s Eve and what seems to be four different Helldivers make up some of the new VIP bots that players will get to rescue when theAstro Botupdate drops.
Astro Bot Free Update Coming This Fall
WhileAstro Botfans wait for the update, they can make sure that they’ve collected all the VIP bots that are currently in the game.Astro Bothas over 300 bots to rescue in total, with 169 of those special characters from other PlayStation games. An additional four VIP bots can be added toAstro Botfor those willing to play throughAstro’s Playroom, bringing the total to 173.
ConsideringAstro Bot’s rave reviews, it will be interesting to see if the new update coming this fall is the end of support for the game or if Team Asobi has even more up its sleeve. While this coming update is free, one has to imagine that there would be some worth to doing paid DLC. After all, there are some major PlayStation characters that are not represented inAstro Bot, like Insomniac’s version of Spider-Man, for instance, that people would definitely pay to have in their game.
JOIN ASTRO IN A BRAND-NEW, SUPERSIZED SPACE ADVENTURE
The PS5® mothership has been wrecked, leaving ASTRO and the bot crew scattered all over the galaxies. Time to ride your trusty Dual Speeder across more than 50 planets full of fun, danger and surprises. On your journey, make the most of ASTRO’s new powers and reunite with many iconic heroes from the PlayStation universe!
Blast off on a supersized adventure
From sandy beaches to lush jungles and piping-hot volcanoes, explore a myriad of memorable planets in search of Astro’s lost crew!
Power up your platforming
With your new powers, battle out a whole new roster of quirky baddies and huge bosses. Feel every hop, punch and crack through your DualSense wireless controller.
Join the PlayStation celebration
Reunite with over 150 iconic PlayStation heroes and celebrate 30 years of PlayStation history!
