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Astro Bot

Astro Bot is a 2024 3D platformer developed by Team Asobi and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation 5.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Astro Bot is a 2024 3D platformer for PlayStation 5 developed by Team Asobi. It follows the robot Astro on a rescue mission across the galaxy.

What it is

Astro Bot is a single-player 3D platform game published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was released worldwide on September 6, 2024, as part of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebrations. Players control Astro through obstacle-filled stages using the DualSense controller.

Why it matters

The game won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, marking a major achievement for Team Asobi. For Canadian players, it’s a key PlayStation 5 exclusive that showcases the console’s capabilities. Its release during the 30th anniversary adds to its significance as a celebration of PlayStation history.

Key details

The story begins when the PS5 mothership is destroyed by the alien Space Bully Nebulax. Astro must recover lost robots and scattered parts across various planets. The gameplay emphasizes platforming, exploration, and rescue objectives, all built around the DualSense controller’s features.

In short

  • 3D platformer exclusive to PlayStation 5
  • Uses the DualSense controller for immersive gameplay
  • Released worldwide on September 6, 2024
  • Won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024
Canadian angle

Astro Bot is relevant to Canadian readers as a PlayStation 5 exclusive sold and played in Canada, and it was released as part of Sony’s global PlayStation 30th anniversary celebrations.[1][2][4]

Quick questions

What is Astro Bot?
Astro Bot is a 2024 PlayStation 5 platform game developed by Team Asobi and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
What kind of game is Astro Bot?
It is a 3D platformer with action-adventure elements and single-player gameplay.
What is the story of Astro Bot?
Astro searches for lost robots, gathers parts of the PS5 mothership, and confronts Space Bully Nebulax.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Bot
    Supports: Developer, publisher, platform, genre, release date, single-player mode, story premise, and control method.
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Bot
    Supports: 2024 release, Team Asobi development, Sony publishing, PlayStation 5 platform, and series placement.
  3. Wikipedia (Basque) — https://eu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Bot
    Supports: PlayStation 30th anniversary context and first Team Asobi game after separation from Japan Studio.
  4. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Bot
    Supports: Story premise, PS5 platform, DualSense control, and 30th anniversary context.
  5. PlayStation — https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/astro-bot/
    Supports: PS5 mothership premise and planet-based adventure description.
  6. Game8 — https://game8.co/games/Astro-Bot
    Supports: Release date, platform, mode, and general game classification.
  7. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Bot
    Supports: Awards including Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024.
  8. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Bot
    Supports: Game awards and critical reception summary.