Astro Bot is no stranger to gaming.
You probably already knowAstro Bot Rescue Mission(2018) andAstros PlayRoom(2020).
Now, the upcomingAstro Botwill be picking up where the platforming video game series left off.
Ahead of launch day, check out everything we know so far about the upcomingAstro Bot.
What is Astro Bot?
Astro Botis an upcoming platforming game set to pick up whereAstro Bot Rescue Mission(2020) left off.
According to PlayStation,Astro Botwill be a supersized space adventure.
It will craft a brand-new campaign, incorporating over 50 compelling and different worlds.
This will be Astro Bots biggest adventure to date.
If all goes well, hopefully, many more will follow.
Astros PlayRoomwas a free platforming game that came preloaded on the PlayStation 5.
Its purpose was to showcase the 25 years of PlayStation history.
It also served as a demonstration of the DualSense controllers capabilities.
Now, PlayStation seems ready for Astro Bot to stand on his own two robotic feet.
Story
Set in a supersized solar system,Astro Botwill craft a space adventure for the books.
Youll galavant across several galaxies, exploring different worlds.
More specifically, Astro Bot will take you to six galaxies across over 80 levels.
The mission at hand will be to search for Astros scattered crew, all across space.
Astro Bots campaign will revolve around hopping onto your Dual Speeder and exploring diverse worlds.
Youll also run into mysterious regions like a humongous hourglass or a talking tree.
All across your adventure, youll reunite with many familiar characters from the PlayStation universe.
The trailer features some of the characters to expect.
Gameplay
Astro Botplans to include over 15 new abilities that drastically alter your playstyle.
These will utilize the power of the DualSense controller, pushing haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to the limits.
As a result, the gameplay will likely be a hugely immersive affair.
Among the bosses to expect is the terrifying cobra queen, Lady Venomara, situated in her golden lair.
Defeating each boss will allow you to uncover a secret that PlayStation is yet to reveal.
Development
PlayStation has long called upon Astro Bot to usher its console into the world.
They usedAstros Playroomto showcase the capabilities of the DualSensecontrollerto the world.
The mission is no different, except that this new titlewill be championing PlayStation on a larger scale.
You also see several nods to PlayStations history, from the PlayStation 2 era to the Singstar Microphone.
The gameplay will add the DualSense controllers haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
In all ways,this gamewill continue to trailblaze the PlayStation console.
The only difference is that we now get a brand-new proper adventure out of it.
PlayStation seems excited to bringAstro Botto life.
You catch glimpses of the cute robot in combat, tapping into a wide assortment of tools and weapons.
There are even moments when the mascot goes up against some terrifying big bosses, including Lady Venomara.
From the trailer, one thing is for sure.
You will be flying a winged DualSense controller across space.
Youll use the controller as a space vessel and weapon.
However, youre free to pre-order the game starting June 7, 2024.
Furthermore, itwill be a PlayStation exclusive.
It plans to release on PlayStation 5 consoles alone.
There have been rumors about a virtual reality version of the game for the PSVR2.
For now, though, those rumors remain unconfirmed.
Similarly, we dont know which editions will be available for pre-order.
However, do keep an eye out for fresh updates by following theofficial social handle here.
So, whats your take?
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
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