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  • Guide Astro Bot: How to Unlock Lost Galaxy Levels

    All Lost Galaxy Levels in Astro Bot

    Looking for how to unlock Lost Galaxy levels in Astro Bot? In some stages of the game, you can find secret levels, giving you even more places to explore and collectibles to find. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to explain how to unlock Lost Galaxy levels, as well as show you where to find them all...

  • 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

  • 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,...

  • 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...

  • 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: All Egg Artefacts Locations in Dude Raiding

    The Lost Eggacy

    Looking for all Egg Artefacts in Astro Bot? In the stage Dude Raiding, there are some Egg Artefacts hidden throughout the level, and if you find them all, you'll get The Lost Eggacy Trophy. If you're looking for a helping hand, look no further. As part of our

  • Guide Astro Bot: All Bots Locations

    Where to find every Bot in Astro Bot

    Looking for all Bots locations in Astro Bot? In this PS5 platformer, you need to explore every level in search of Astro's crew mates. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to show you where to find every Bot in the game. Astro Bot: All Bots Locations: Below is a list of each location and level in...

  • Guide Astro Bot: All Puzzle Pieces Locations

    Where to find every Puzzle Piece in Astro Bot

    Looking for all Puzzle Pieces locations in Astro Bot? There are collectible Puzzle Pieces to be found in every level of Astro Bot, and even some outside the regular stages. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to show you where to find every Puzzle Piece in the game. Astro Bot: All Puzzle...

  • Guide Astro Bot: How Many Levels Are There?

    How many stages are in Astro Bot?

    Wondering how many levels there are in Astro Bot? This 3D platformer is in the classic mould of level-based progression, meaning it has lots of worlds to explore as you go through the adventure. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to tell you how many levels there are in the game. <related...

  • Guide Astro Bot: How Long Does It Take to Beat?

    How many hours long is Astro Bot?

    How long does it take to beat Astro Bot? If you're planning on playing Team Asobi's brilliant PS5 platformer, you might be wondering how many hours it'll take to get from beginning to end. Having played through the game in full, we have the answer for you. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we'll be answering the...

  • Guide Astro Bot: Is There a Photo Mode?

    Can you use photo mode in Astro Bot?

    Is there a Photo Mode in Astro Bot? Many of Sony's first-party games include a Photo Mode feature, allowing you to pause the action at any time and take a nice snapshot. You might be wondering if Astro Bot also has one, then. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to answer the question: is there a Photo...

  • Guide Astro Bot: Are There Difficulty Settings?

    How hard is Astro Bot?

    Are there difficulty settings in Astro Bot? If you're planning on playing through Team Asobi's PS5 platformer, you may be curious to know whether it offers any alternative difficulty levels. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to answer the question: are there difficulty settings in Astro Bot? <related...

  • Guide Astro Bot: All Outfits and How to Get Them

    Every outfit you can get in Astro Bot

    Looking for all outfits in Astro Bot? While Astro has a great look all of his own, you may want to dress him up in something different, and he has lots of outfits to unlock and wear in this game. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to show you all outfits in the game, along with how to get them. How...

  • Guide Astro Bot: All Dual Speeder Skins and How to Get Them

    All Dual Speeder skins in Astro Bot

    Looking for all Dual Speeder skins in Astro Bot? The DualSense controller-shaped ship is your ticket into and out of each level of the game, and you can customise the way it looks with a variety of different colours and skins. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to reveal all Dual Speeder skins and where...

  • Soapbox Astro Bot PS5 Is Not a Graveyard, It's a Joyful Demonstration of Sony's Unique Ability to Reinvent Itself

    Going through changes

    PlayStation, more than any other platform holder, has endured the test of time through its unique ability to reinvent itself. Where its rivals have historically relied on tried-and-trusted intellectual property, like Mario and Halo, Sony has rarely ever stood still, overhauling its image with each respective generation. It’s...

  • News Astro Bot PS5 Is the Best Game of the Year So Far

    Opens with an insane 94 on Metacritic

    In our Astro Bot PS5 review, we said the release is “among the best” in the new-gen system’s library. And other critics agree: Team ASOBI’s platformer – out tomorrow, on 6th September – is officially the highest rated game of the year. With a 94 rating on Metacritic, it’s only beaten by Elden Ring...

  • Review Astro Bot (PS5) - One of the Greatest PlayStation Platformers of All Time

    Ace-tro Bot

    PS5 pack-in Astro's Playroom was a taster dish, teasing players with a short but sweet experience; Astro Bot, then, is the full three-course meal. Developer Team Asobi has been delivering brilliant 3D platformers since PSVR's Astro Bot Rescue Mission, so it should come as little surprise that this latest entry in the young series is...

  • PSA Astro Bot PS5 Copies Leak, Gameplay Spoilers Are Everywhere

    So bot right now

    Update: We're still days away from the release of Astro Bot on PS5, but if you go looking for it, you can quite easily find a wealth of gameplay footage online. As noted in our original coverage (which you can still read below), people have been streaming Astro Bot on sites like Twitch and Kick, having managed to get their hands on...

  • News PS5's Astro Bot Marketing Onslaught Starting in Busy Shopping Mall

    Brilliant bot

    Sony is sometimes accused of poor marketing, but when a game matters to the company, it always goes all out. It’s looking like a bulk of its spend this holiday will be concentrated on Astro Bot, as it readies promotional displays around the world. In Taiwan specifically, you’ll find an enormous replica of the eponymous android...

  • Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Astro Bot Special

    A lot about a bot

    How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? But of course, this is not one of our ordinary PlayStation quizzes. With the release of Astro Bot just...

  • News Your Astro's Playroom Progress Will Transfer to Astro Bot on PS5

    Make sure you collect your Special Bots

    Have you found all four Special Bots in Astro’s Playroom yet? They’re all available now, and if you’re stuck, we reveal all Special Bots locations in our guide. There’s not just Trophies and some fun gameplay up for grabs here either: y

  • News Let the Astro Bot PS5 Launch Trailer Tide You Over Until Release

    Plus a behind-the-scenes gameplay deep dive

    To mark next week's launch, Sony has today published the launch trailer for PS5 exclusive Astro Bot alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the platforming gameplay featured in the experience. Here's the launch trailer: And this is the behind-the-scenes deep dive, featuring commentary from studio director...

  • News Astro Bot's Free DLC Will Add Speed Run Stages By the End of 2024 on PS5

    Hit those leaderboards

    Developer Team Asobi has already confirmed its upcoming platformer Astro Bot will receive free post-launch DLC, and now we know a little more about what some of it will entail. Apparently, the game will be updated with speed run stages, much like the ones featured in Astro's Playroom. The news comes via Famitsu magazine...

  • News Astro Bot 2 Hinted at in PS5 Platinum Trophy Description

    "See you in Astro's next adventure!"

    Ahead of its PS5 release next week, the Trophy list for Astro Bot has been posted to Exophase, and what is noteworthy is the Platinum Trophy description: "Earned all Trophies. Well done and see you in Astro's next adventure!" So, will Astro Bot 2 be out before the end of the PS5 generation? That's a question to...

  • News Do You Want Astro Bot on PC? Creative Director Wants to Know

    Well, do you?

    Sony is bringing most of its first-party games to PC, and there’s a chance Astro Bot could be next in line. While the game is intrinsically linked to the PS5 hardware experience – the eponymous hero’s spacecraft is even shaped like a DualSense controller – creative director Nicholas Douchet hinted as part of a MinnMaxx...

  • News Mark Cerny's Feedback on PS5's Astro Bot: 'Now This Is a Game'

    No notes

    PS5's upcoming platformer Astro Bot is less than two weeks away, and ever since its announcement back in May, it's looked utterly delightful. After having played a portion of it at Summer Game Fest, we can confidently say it is exactly that. Still, it's one thing hearing it from us, and quite another to get feedback from one of the most...

  • News 15 Minutes of Astro Bot PS5 Footage Has Leaked Online

    Loose lips crash spaceships

    Astro Bot's eagerly anticipated PS5 outing is almost upon us, launching on September 9th. However, it seems someone just couldn't wait that long, and around 15 minutes of gameplay has leaked online. Like last time around, the video itself has been pulled from YouTube (although you can still find it if you go looking), but...

  • News Beware! Scalpers Reselling Astro Bot PS5 Controllers for Ridiculous Prices

    Astro not

    Astro Bot is due to arrive on PS5 in just under a month's time, and when it does, a limited edition DualSense controller will launch alongside it. The pad is probably the best custom controller PS5 has received yet, and pre-orders have sold out across multiple retailers very swiftly. Unfortunately, it seems a portion of those sales have...

  • Poll Have You Pre-Ordered an Astro Bot PS5 DualSense Controller?

    You wish

    In case you didn't know, the anticipated Astro Bot PS5 DualSense controller went up for pre-order today, resulting in a surprising amount of hubbub. Indeed, the special edition pad ended up selling out across a number of websites, and even Sony's own PlayStation Direct store had to bring back its dreaded queueing system in a bid to quell...

  • News Astro Bot PS5 Controller Announced, Pre-Orders Start 9th August

    Priced at £69.99 / $79.99

    Update: Pre-orders are now live! All the links you need can be found right here: <related ids="170022"> Original Article: Sony has revealed Concord isn't the only PS5 title it is rewarding with a special limited edition DualSense controller: now Astro Bot is getting one too. The PS5 pad uses a white base and then...

  • News Astro Bot Continues Its Quest for PS5 Game of the Year with Sublime Gameplay Demo

    Let's flamingo

    We finally have some direct-feed footage of Astro Bot from ChinaJoy 2024, as captured by Gematsu. This 30-minute stage gameplay demonstration recaps some of the levels you may have already seen from yesterday’s off-screen footage, but it also includes a full stage featuring flamingos which appears t