Summary
Team Asobi creative director Nicholas Doucet recently commented on the possibility of future games in theAstro Botseries, 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 toAstro’s Playroom, with many happy to see all thePlayStation franchises represented inAstro 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 Botis 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 theAstroseries could potentially move away from using these familiar faces and names.
In a recent interview withVGC, Nicholas Doucet of Team Asobi hinted that futureAstrogames may focus more on Astro himself, rather than relying on established PlayStation franchises and familiar characters. Doucet commented on the flexibility ofAstroas 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.” Withpost-launch plans already underway forAstro 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?
Astro Botis set to launch on Friday, September 6 exclusively on PS5. TheAstro Botannouncement trailerhas 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 ofAstro Bot. Action-adventure 3D platformers have long been a staple for PlayStation, andAstro Botlooks 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 thetop PlayStation gaming franchises. As fans excitedly await the release ofAstro Botin September, it will be interesting to see what Team Asobi has in store for the future of the heroic little robot.
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