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Astro Bot
First release on record 06 Sep 2024 · platform
Astro Bot is a 3D action platformer developed by Team Asobi, a Tokyo studio inside PlayStation Studios, and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It runs only on PlayStation 5. The US PlayStation Store and Team Asobi date the launch to 6 September 2024; the UK PlayStation site lists 5 September 2024. On the US store on 29 October 2026, Standard Edition costs $59.99 and Digital Deluxe Edition costs $69.99, with a $10.00 Deluxe upgrade for Standard owners and no sale shown. Play is for 1 player. Online Time Attack rankings are optional after the campaign. DualSense vibration and trigger effects are supported. ESRB rates it Everyone 10+ for Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence. It suits a single player who already owns a PS5 and accepts that rating.
Researched from the official pages · Updated
| First release | 6 September 2024 (US store); 5 September 2024 (UK site) |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PlayStation 5 only; PS5 Pro enhanced from 13 February 2025 |
| Developer | Team Asobi (PlayStation Studios) |
| Publisher | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| US price | $59.99 Standard; $69.99 Digital Deluxe; $10.00 Deluxe upgrade; no sale · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Modes | 1 player; online play optional (1 online player, Time Attack rankings) |
| Age rating | ESRB E10+ (Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence); PEGI 7 (Fear, Violence); USK 6; ACB G |
| Screen languages | 30 languages |
| PC needs | No PC version; PlayStation 5 exclusive |
On which platforms does Astro Bot run, and when did it come out?
Astro Bot is exclusive to PlayStation 5. PlayStation's own FAQ states it is not available for PS4 or PS VR2, and Team Asobi lists only PlayStation 5. The US store, Team Asobi, and the May 2024 launch post all give 6 September 2024. The UK PlayStation site lists 5 September 2024. Physical Standard, Digital Standard, and Digital Deluxe editions were offered for that launch. From 13 February 2025, PS5 Pro owners get a version that holds a constant best resolution at 60 frames per second. Cloud streaming to a PS5 or PlayStation Portal needs PlayStation Plus Premium. There is no PC, Xbox, or Nintendo store listing because Sony has not shipped the game there.
How much does Astro Bot cost on the US store, and what is in each edition?
On 29 October 2026 the US PlayStation Store sells Standard Edition for $59.99 and Digital Deluxe Edition for $69.99, with no sale and no end date shown. Standard is the game only. Digital Deluxe adds ASTRO's Yharnam Hunter outfit, ASTRO's Golden Outfit, Neon Dream and Champions' Gold Dual Speeder colors, 10 PSN avatars, and a digital soundtrack and art gallery. Those extra cosmetics unlock as you progress. Owners of Standard can buy the Digital Deluxe Edition Upgrade for $10.00, which is the same extras without buying the game twice. A physical Standard disc edition was also offered at launch, with a poster among its boxed extras. US dollar prices above are digital store prices, not a current disc tag.
Does Astro Bot have multiplayer, crossplay, or an always-online campaign?
PlayStation and Team Asobi both call Astro Bot a single-player game for 1 player. There is no split-screen or local co-op on the store specs, and there is no other platform to cross-play with. Listings mark online play as optional and name 1 online player. That online slot is used for Time Attack rankings on free post-launch levels, which Team Asobi says appear after you finish the main game. The campaign is not described as always-online. Remote Play is supported. You can download and play on the main PS5 linked to your account through Console Sharing and Offline Play, and on other PS5 consoles when signed into the same account. PlayStation Plus Premium is required only if you stream rather than install.
What paid add-on exists, and what free levels have been added since 2024?
The only paid add-on on the US store is the Digital Deluxe Edition Upgrade at $10.00, dated 6 September 2024. It is outfits, Dual Speeder colors, avatars, soundtrack, and an art gallery, not new stages. Team Asobi has added extra levels at no extra cost. Each update needs the base game and an internet connection, and the studio says most of them unlock after you complete the campaign. Five speedrun levels rolled out weekly from 17 October 2024 through 14 November 2024 (Building Speed, Let it Slide, Spring-loaded Run, Helium Heights, Rising Heat), with 10 Special Bots and an online leaderboard. Winter Wonder arrived on 12 December 2024 as a festive extra. Five harder Vicious Void Galaxy levels rolled out weekly from 13 February 2025 through 13 March 2025 (Tick-Tock Shock, Thrust or Bust, Cock-A-Doodle-Doom, Hard to Bear, Armored Hardcore), each with Time Attack. Five more Vicious Void levels landed on 10 July 2025, including Twin-Frog Trouble, Suck It Up, Handhold Havoc, and High Inflation, taking the total to 90+ levels.
What do the age ratings say, and who is the game aimed at on paper?
ESRB rates Astro Bot Everyone 10+ for Crude Humor and Fantasy Violence, with no interactive elements. Its summary describes cartoon punches, spin attacks, and cartoony weapons used on enemy robots, plus bird droppings in some stages. PEGI, shown on the UK PlayStation page and on Team Asobi's site, is 7 with Fear and Violence. USK classified the PlayStation 5 version on 23 May 2024 as 6 for comic violence and pressure to act during busy boss fights. ACB classified it G on 28 May 2024 for very mild themes and violence. PlayStation's FAQ frames the game as a 3D action platformer with more than 50 planets. It has no spoken dialogue, so it is playable without subtitles. Those ratings, not a review score, are the official guide for younger players.
What DualSense, accessibility, and language options does the PS5 version include?
Vibration and trigger effect are supported on the DualSense wireless controller. PlayStation also lists haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, the controller speaker, 4K output on a compatible display, and Tempest 3D AudioTech. You can turn vibration and adaptive triggers off, skip touch controls, and invert sticks. The store counts 9 accessibility features, including 3D audio, control reminders, tutorial reminders, and a practice mode that is a consequence-free place to rehearse. Screen text is offered in 30 languages: Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French (Canada), French (France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
Release dates by platform
| Platform | Date | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | 06 Sep 2024 | US | Released |
| PlayStation 5 | 05 Sep 2024 | UK | Released |
Prices and editions
| Store | Edition | Price | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation Store (US) | Standard Edition | $59.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| PlayStation Store (US) | Digital Deluxe Edition | $69.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| PlayStation Store (US) | Digital Deluxe Edition Upgrade | $10.00 | 29 Oct 2026 |
Prices change often; each is the store's own price on the day shown.
Modes and features
| Feature | On record | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes; 1 player | PlayStation 5 |
| Online multiplayer | Optional; 1 online player; Time Attack rankings on post-launch levels | PlayStation 5 |
| Local or split-screen | No; described as a single-player experience | PlayStation 5 |
| Crossplay | No; PlayStation 5 exclusive with no other platform version | PlayStation 5 |
| Cross-progression | Not applicable; one platform family only | PlayStation 5 |
| Controller support | DualSense vibration and trigger effect supported; both can be turned off | PlayStation 5 |
| Cloud streaming | PS5 and PlayStation Portal cloud streaming only with PlayStation Plus Premium | PlayStation 5 |
| Remote Play | Supported | PlayStation 5 |
| Cloud saves | Not stated on the store or publisher pages checked | PlayStation 5 |
| Supported languages | 30 screen languages | PlayStation 5 |
| In-game purchases | None; coins found on planets are spent in the Gatcha Lab | PlayStation 5 |
| PS5 Pro | Constant best resolution at 60 frames per second from 13 February 2025 | PlayStation 5 |
DLC and expansions
| Name | Released | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ASTRO BOT Digital Deluxe Edition Upgrade | 06 Sep 2024 | $10.00 · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
Age ratings
| Board | Rating | Content descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| ESRB | E10+ | Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence |
| PEGI | 7 | Fear, Violence |
| USK | 6 | Comic violence, Pressure to act |
| ACB | G | Very mild themes, Very mild violence |
FAQ
Is Astro Bot free, like ASTRO's Playroom?
No. PlayStation's FAQ says it is a paid standalone adventure with over four times more worlds than ASTRO's Playroom, 300 bots to rescue, and dozens of new powers.
Do the planets sell extra items for real money?
No. PlayStation says there are no in-game purchases. Coins found on each planet are spent in the Gatcha Lab.
How big was the 2024 campaign before the free updates?
Team Asobi's launch post described 6 galaxies, over 80 levels, over 15 new abilities, over 70 new enemy types, and a boss at the end of each galaxy. PlayStation's hub still describes more than 50 planets and over 150 PlayStation hero cameos.
Do you need PlayStation Plus to finish the story?
The store marks online play as optional. PlayStation Plus Premium is required only for PS5 and PlayStation Portal cloud streaming. Time Attack rankings are the listed online extra after the campaign.
Who composed the soundtrack bundled with Digital Deluxe?
Team Asobi's pre-order post names Kenneth C.M Young as composer of the official soundtrack included with Digital Deluxe.
Our take
Astro Bot is for a single player who already owns a PlayStation 5 and wants a 3D platformer that uses DualSense haptics, adaptive triggers, and PlayStation character cameos. Standard at $59.99 is the full campaign plus later free levels; Digital Deluxe at $69.99, or the $10.00 upgrade, only adds outfits, Dual Speeder colors, avatars, soundtrack, and art. There is no PC, Xbox, Switch, PS4, or PS VR2 version listed. Check that you accept ESRB E10+ (or PEGI 7, USK 6, or ACB G), that the extra galaxies unlock after you finish the main game, and that Premium is needed only if you plan to stream rather than install. Crossplay and couch co-op are not part of this release.
Best for: PlayStation 5 owners who want a one-player 3D platformer; Households that accept ESRB E10+ or PEGI 7; Players who want DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers.
Not for: Anyone without a PlayStation 5; Players looking for split-screen or online co-op; Buyers waiting for a PC or multi-platform release.
Which version: Standard Edition on PlayStation 5 unless you want Digital Deluxe cosmetics and the soundtrack
Built only from the official facts above. We don't review games we haven't played, and nothing here is paid.
Sources
- Sony Interactive Entertainment read 29 Oct 2026
- Team Asobi read 29 Oct 2026
- Sony Interactive Entertainment read 29 Oct 2026
- Sony Interactive Entertainment read 29 Oct 2026
- Sony Interactive Entertainment read 29 Oct 2026
- ESRB read 29 Oct 2026
- USK read 29 Oct 2026
- Australian Classification Board read 29 Oct 2026
- Sony Interactive Entertainment read 29 Oct 2026
- Sony Interactive Entertainment read 29 Oct 2026
- Sony Interactive Entertainment read 29 Oct 2026
- Sony Interactive Entertainment read 29 Oct 2026
- Sony Interactive Entertainment read 29 Oct 2026
- Sony Interactive Entertainment read 29 Oct 2026
- Sony Interactive Entertainment read 29 Oct 2026
The record
Every line has its source and the day it was read- Dates on record
- 06 Sep 2024 Wikidata · read 26 Oct 2026
- Developer
- Team AsobiWikidata · role not verified
- Publishers on record
- Sony Interactive Entertainment Wikidata
- Genres
- platform game Wikidata
- Modes
- single-player Wikidata
- Age ratings on record
- Wikidata
- Series
- Astro Bot Wikidata
- Platforms on record
- PS5 on Wikidata · on Wikidata without a reference. A platform missing here is not proof it is absent.
Facts: Wikidata Q126199700 (CC0), revision 2548920664, read 26 Oct 2026, researched by VGKami Games Research (VGK-WIKIDATA-CENTRE-20261028-V3d). Spotted a wrong fact? Tell us.
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