Tag: Astro Bot
News Astro Bot's Excellent Soundtrack Is Now Available on Music Streaming Services
S-bot-ify
We love basically everything about Astro Bot, but one aspect has stayed with us weeks after wrapping it up — the soundtrack. Now, it's available for all to enjoy outside the game itself. The PS5 platformer's jolly OST can now be listened to on all your usual music streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and the like: The...
News 'Difficult to Comment' on Astro Bot's Square Enix Snub, Says Team Asobi
No answers, just more questions
With the release of Team Asobi's delightful platformer Astro Bot now behind us, the complete absence of Square Enix references in the Rescue Mission successor remains a mystery. Studio head Nicolas Doucet said that he finds it "difficult to comment" on why the publisher, whose fortunes have always been closely tied to...
News Astro Bot's Free DLC Adds Speedrun Levels, New VIP Bots in Fall 2024
Stellar
We've had our first look at the free DLC update coming to PS5's superb platformer, Astro Bot. We knew this was coming, but a new trailer provides us a brief look at what to really expect. As previously announced, the update will add a series of speedrun challenge levels with online leaderboards. The DLC will include five stages, testing...
News Astro Bot Update 1.004 Is Available Now on PS5, and Nobody Knows What It Does
Well, except Team Asobi
PS5's jolly 3D platformer Astro Bot has today received another small update. Bringing the game to version 1.004, the patch is only 382.5 MB in size, and it's available to download and install now. It's the second patch within a few days or so, with patch 1.003 arriving last week. Much like the last update, this latest one...
News PS5's Astro Bot the USA's Second Best-Selling Game in Its First Week
"Solid week one," says analyst
While the Circana (NPD) report for September's US video game sales has yet to be released, the firm's own Mat Piscatella has weighed in on Astro Bot's sales performance thus far. Unfortunately, we haven't seen official figures from Sony (and probably won't unless they're truly noteworthy), and have so far had to rely...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Astro Bot?
Bot or not?
Astro Bot has been available on PS5 for a week now, and you know what that means here on Push Square! Yep, we want you to give Astro's latest adventure a review score. At the time of writing this article, the game commands the highest Metacritic rating of the year so far — which is beyond impressive. Critics absolutely adore the...
News Astro Bot PS5 Sales Trending Ahead of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart in the UK
It's all okay
Hold your horses, then! Initial information coming out of the UK was that Astro Bot may be underperforming, as its boxed sales were below those of 2021’s equally excellent Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. However, as we stressed at the time, digital splits have continued to increase in Britain over the past three years, and this...
News Astro Bot Update 1.003 Is Available to Download on PS5 Now
But who knows what it does
The excellent Astro Bot has today received a game update, though exactly what it does is a mystery. The patch comes in at about 384MB, and it's available to download and install now. Unfortunately, we've been unable to source any patch notes for this update to the 3D platformer. We'll of course update this story if and...
Guide Astro Bot: How to Catch the Gold Butterfly in Apes on the Loose
How to get Net Profit Trophy
Looking for the gold butterfly in Astro Bot? In the stage Apes on the Loose, there's a special gold butterfly hidden somewhere in the level. If you're able to find and catch it, you'll get the Net Profit Trophy. If you're looking for a helping hand, look no further. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot Trophy Guide: All PS5 Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
Unlock all the Trophies in Astro Bot
In this Astro Bot Trophy guide, we will be delving into the game's full Trophy list, explaining each one and revealing how to unlock them. As part of our Astro Bot guide, you can use our Trophy roadmap as you make your way towards unlocking the Platinum. If you want to learn everything there is to know about...
News Astro Bot PS5 Sales 'Aren't Huge' in UK, But There's Still Hope
Ifs and bots
Having released on Friday of last week, we're able to get an early glimpse into the sales potential of Astro Bot thanks to Games Industry's ever-informative Chris Dring. Apparently, the PS5 exclusive's opening numbers "aren't huge", and are roughly a third below what fellow platformer Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart managed when it...
Guide Astro Bot: All Ravens Locations in Bot of War
How to get Eyes of the All-Father Trophy
Looking for all Ravens in Astro Bot? In the stage Bot of War, there are some green Ravens hidden throughout the level, and if you find them all, you'll get the Eyes of the All-Father Trophy. If you're looking for a helping hand, look no further. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Can You Disable Motion Controls?
Can you turn off Astro Bot's tilt function?
Can you disable motion controls in Astro Bot? This PS5 game makes full use of the DualSense controller's feature set, and that includes its gyro sensor. At certain points in the game, you may need to tilt and move your controller in order to complete certain actions, and you may be wondering — can you...
News Astro Bot Director Surprised By Level of Support from Fellow PlayStation Studio Heads
"To our greatest surprise, the studios unanimously agreed"
Almost certainly the cure for whatever ails you, Team Asobi's plucky Astro Bot has captured the hearts and minds of the PlayStation faithful, from new PS5 owners to the most jaded old veterans. This is partly due to the non-stop onslaught of cameos and references to Sony's rich history (in...
News Astro Bot PS5 Fans Wonder Where All the Square Enix Characters Are
Not a single Square Enix face appears
One of the biggest highlights of Astro Bot is discovering all the VIP Bots in the game, based on other memorable video game franchises and individual titles. There are more than 150 of them in the PS5 game, which has allowed Team Asobi to make some seriously deep cuts with the characters it includes. However,...
News Astro Bot PS5 Credits Indicate DLC Cameo Bots Could Be Inbound
Stellar Blade, Assassin's Creed, Rise of the Ronin
If you've spent all weekend long blissfully jumping about in Astro Bot on PS5, then you'll be glad to know it looks like more cameo bots could be coming to the game sooner or later. Analysed by VGC, several franchises not included in the base game are credited during the closing sequence, which...
News Days Gone Director Roasts 'Small Game' Astro Bot PS5 for Deacon St John Cameo
"My character has been reduced to a cartoon shill"
In a rare instance of unity, gamers seem to unanimously agree that Astro Bot is extraordinary – but Days Gone director John Garvin disagrees. The outspoken ex-Bend Studio veteran has taken to X (or Twitter) to share his dissatisfaction with Deacon St John’s cameo in the PS5 exclusive platformer,...
Guide Astro Bot Guide: Full Walkthrough and All Collectibles
A 100% walkthrough for Astro Bot
Astro Bot is the full-length follow-up to Astro's Playroom, with Team Asobi building upon its creative ideas from the PS5 pack-in tech demo with a proper 3D platformer. Released on 6th September 2024 for PS5, we awarded the game a 10/10 in our Astro Bot review. In this Astro Bot guide, we have a full rundown of the...
Soapbox Astro's Playroom PS5 Did Live Service and You Didn't Even Notice
Sorry, it's true
Live service has become a curse word among enthusiast gamers. While ostensibly a business model, many associate the phrase with multiplayer and microtransactions. It’s true that free-to-play games like Fortnite are live service, with regular iterations introducing seasonal gameplay mechanics, systems, and themes. Right now...
Poll Are You Playing Astro Bot?
Sit your bot down
Well, the time has finally arrived. Astro Bot is out now on PS5, following months of hype and, just this week, a tidal wave of ridiculously high-scoring reviews. As of writing this article, the PlayStation Studios exclusive is the highest rated game of 2024 so far, sitting incredibly pretty at a jaw-dropping 94 on Metacritic. It's...
Gallery Astro Bot Has the Best PS5 Controller Design Yet
Stare into those steely blues
Astro Bot is out in the wild, earning full marks from us in our 10/10 Astro Bot PS5 review! To celebrate launch day, Sony sent us the limited edition Astro Bot DualSense, and this thing is a beaut. <related ids="170413,167762"> Sporting the eye-catching Astro white and blue combo, this DualSense stands out...
Guide Astro Bot: Gatcha Lab - All Prizes and How to Unlock
All Gatcha Lab prizes in Astro Bot
Looking for information about the Gatcha Lab in Astro Bot? Gatcha Lab is an area accessible from Crash Site, and allows you to spend your collected coins on all kinds of fun little prizes. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to explain how to unlock Gatcha Lab and show all the prizes. Not
News PlayStation Studios Celebrate Astro Bot's PS5 Arrival with Awesome Artwork
Play together
As is now a long-standing tradition, Sony's PlayStation Studios have gathered around on social media in order to celebrate the launch of a new first-party title. We are, of course, talking about Astro Bot, which has arrived on PS5 after months of anticipation. All of the usual suspects have taken to posting congratulatory messages in...
News Where to Buy Astro Bot and Limited Edition PS5 DualSense Controller
Get 15% off in the UK!
Astro Bot is out now on PS5, and we awarded it a 10/10 in our Astro Bot PS5 review. If you're looking for the best deals and cheapest pre-order prices for the game, or if you're wanting to get your hands on the glorious limited edition Astro Bot DualSense controller, you're in the right place. Remember, if you do grab a copy,...
News Astro Bot PS5's Live Action Trailer Is a Whole Vibe
Play will find a way
Sony has released a glitzy, high budget live action Astro Bot trailer, which will likely run in movie theatres and on television through the remainder of the year. The spot, while only 30 seconds in length, is excellently executed. It shows people in mundane everyday scenarios, like at a school or in an office. When the...
News Astro's Playroom Is Having a Party Inside Your PS5 Right Now
Prince would be proud
You may recall that Astro’s Playroom has been counting down to the release of Astro Bot, which is out now in some countries around the world. But while you presumably busy yourself with the new game, you may be wondering what’s going on in the old one. Fortunately, this video posted to X (or Twitter) showcases the party...
Guide Astro Bot: Sky Garden Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Sky Garden
Looking for a Sky Garden walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Sky Garden, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Sky Garden walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and
Guide Astro Bot: Crash Site Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Crash Site
Looking for a Crash Site walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Crash Site, the central hub level of the game. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Crash Site walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and Puzzle Pieces in the stage. Where Are All Crash Site...
Every PlayStation character cameo in Astro Bot
Trying to track down all VIP Bots in Astro Bot? VIP Bots are special Bots to find as you progress through Astro Bot, each one dressed as a character from PlayStation's long history. There are 173 of them to collect, with some being simple nods and others given more fleshed out roles. As part of our...
Guide Astro Bot: Gorilla Nebula Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Gorilla Nebula
Looking for a Gorilla Nebula walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Gorilla Nebula, a world housing several levels. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Gorilla Nebula walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and Puzzle Pieces in this location. Where Are...
All collectibles in Creamy Canyon
Looking for a Creamy Canyon walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Creamy Canyon, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Creamy Canyon walkthrough will show you where
All collectibles in Az-Tech Trail
Looking for an Az-Tech Trail walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Az-Tech Trail, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Az-Tech Trail walkt
Guide Astro Bot: Construction Derby Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Construction Derby
Looking for a Construction Derby walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Construction Derby, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Construction Derby
Guide Astro Bot: Rolling Star Sola Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Rolling Star Sola
Looking for a Rolling Star Sola walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Rolling Star Sola, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Retro Rampage 1 Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Retro Rampage 1
Looking for a Retro Rampage 1 walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Retro Rampage 1, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Mighty Chewy Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Mighty Chewy
Looking for a Mighty Chewy walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Mighty Chewy, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Mighty Chewy
Guide Astro Bot: Apes on the Loose Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Apes on the Loose
Looking for an Apes on the Loose walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Apes on the Loose, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Crumble Rumble 1 Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Crumble Rumble 1
Looking for a Crumble Rumble 1 walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Crumble Rumble 1, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide
Guide Astro Bot: Tentacle System Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Tentacle System
Looking for a Tentacle System walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Tentacle System, a world housing several levels. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Tentacle System walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and Puzzle Pieces in this location. Where...
All collectibles in Go-Go Archipelago!
Looking for a Go-Go Archipelago! walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Go-Go Archipelago!, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
All collectibles in Downsize Surprise
Looking for a Downsize Surprise walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Downsize Surprise, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Downsize Surprise
Guide Astro Bot: Trunk of Funk Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Trunk of Funk
Looking for a Trunk of Funk walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Trunk of Funk, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Trunk of Fu
Guide Astro Bot: Wormy Passage Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Wormy Passage
Looking for a Wormy Passage walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Wormy Passage, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Retro Rampage 2 Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Retro Rampage 2
Looking for a Retro Rampage 2 walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Retro Rampage 2, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Cut 'N Grind Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Cut 'N Grind
Looking for a Cut 'N Grind walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Cut 'N Grind, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide,
Guide Astro Bot: Dashing Dillo Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Dashing Dillo
Looking for a Dashing Dillo walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Dashing Dillo, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot
Guide Astro Bot: Pumpkin Peril Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Pumpkin Peril
Looking for a Pumpkin Peril walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Pumpkin Peril, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Fragile Frenzy Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Fragile Frenzy
Looking for a Fragile Frenzy walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Fragile Frenzy, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Wako Tako Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Wako Tako
Looking for a Wako Tako walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Wako Tako, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Wako Tako
Guide Astro Bot: Bot of War Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Bot of War
Looking for a Bot of War walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Bot of War, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
