It’s admittedly been a rather quiet year for PlayStation.Helldivers IIandFinal FantasyVII Rebirthare amongst the year’s exclusive standouts, withRise of the RoninandStellar Bladeboth also earning badges of honour.Perhaps more so than usual though, the year has been lacking in what you might call tentpole first-party exclusives.AdvertThat’s somewhat to be expected.Last year brought usMarvel’s Spider-Man2, withGod of WarRagnarökandHorizon Forbidden Westlanding the year prior.That rules many of PlayStation’s biggest IPs out of the mix for 2024.Thankfully though, a major familiar face is about to return.AdvertThis Friday will mark the launch of Team Asobi’s highly awaitedAstro Bot,and did you know that the adventure has already begun?ICYMI: Take a look at the trailer forAstro Botbelow.Over the last couple of months, Team Asobi has been dropping a series of free updates forAstro’s Playroomadding in ‘special bots’.AdvertEssentially, these are new bots for players to track down and rescue with the special bots then being carried over into the newAstro Botgame upon release.If you haven’t already started looking for these lost friends, worry not. You’ve still got time.The special bots are themed aroundBloodborne, Returnal,Gran Turismo, and Ape Escape, each coming with their own trophy.You can even go and visit a ‘special countdown celebration’ inAstro’s Playroomfollowing the new free update.AdvertI went to check out the new update myself and I have to say, I didn’t think my hype level forAstro Botcould intensify anymore and yet it has tenfold.For us long-time PlayStation fans, there’s something so utterly heartwarming about the trip down memory lane thatAstro’s Playroomtakes us on - something I’m sure we’ll see reciprocated inAstro Bot.With just a few days left to go, there’s not long to see what this new adventure has in store.Until then though? Go find those special bots!Featured Image Credit: SonyTopics:PlayStation,PlayStation 5,Sony
It’s admittedly been a rather quiet year for PlayStation.Helldivers IIandFinal FantasyVII Rebirthare amongst the year’s exclusive standouts, withRise of the RoninandStellar Bladeboth also earning badges of honour.Perhaps more so than usual though, the year has been lacking in what you might call tentpole first-party exclusives.AdvertThat’s somewhat to be expected.Last year brought usMarvel’s Spider-Man2, withGod of WarRagnarökandHorizon Forbidden Westlanding the year prior.That rules many of PlayStation’s biggest IPs out of the mix for 2024.Thankfully though, a major familiar face is about to return.AdvertThis Friday will mark the launch of Team Asobi’s highly awaitedAstro Bot,and did you know that the adventure has already begun?ICYMI: Take a look at the trailer forAstro Botbelow.Over the last couple of months, Team Asobi has been dropping a series of free updates forAstro’s Playroomadding in ‘special bots’.AdvertEssentially, these are new bots for players to track down and rescue with the special bots then being carried over into the newAstro Botgame upon release.If you haven’t already started looking for these lost friends, worry not. You’ve still got time.The special bots are themed aroundBloodborne, Returnal,Gran Turismo, and Ape Escape, each coming with their own trophy.You can even go and visit a ‘special countdown celebration’ inAstro’s Playroomfollowing the new free update.AdvertI went to check out the new update myself and I have to say, I didn’t think my hype level forAstro Botcould intensify anymore and yet it has tenfold.For us long-time PlayStation fans, there’s something so utterly heartwarming about the trip down memory lane thatAstro’s Playroomtakes us on - something I’m sure we’ll see reciprocated inAstro Bot.With just a few days left to go, there’s not long to see what this new adventure has in store.Until then though? Go find those special bots!Featured Image Credit: SonyTopics:PlayStation,PlayStation 5,Sony
It’s admittedly been a rather quiet year for PlayStation.Helldivers IIandFinal FantasyVII Rebirthare amongst the year’s exclusive standouts, withRise of the RoninandStellar Bladeboth also earning badges of honour.Perhaps more so than usual though, the year has been lacking in what you might call tentpole first-party exclusives.AdvertThat’s somewhat to be expected.Last year brought usMarvel’s Spider-Man2, withGod of WarRagnarökandHorizon Forbidden Westlanding the year prior.That rules many of PlayStation’s biggest IPs out of the mix for 2024.Thankfully though, a major familiar face is about to return.AdvertThis Friday will mark the launch of Team Asobi’s highly awaitedAstro Bot,and did you know that the adventure has already begun?ICYMI: Take a look at the trailer forAstro Botbelow.Over the last couple of months, Team Asobi has been dropping a series of free updates forAstro’s Playroomadding in ‘special bots’.AdvertEssentially, these are new bots for players to track down and rescue with the special bots then being carried over into the newAstro Botgame upon release.If you haven’t already started looking for these lost friends, worry not. You’ve still got time.The special bots are themed aroundBloodborne, Returnal,Gran Turismo, and Ape Escape, each coming with their own trophy.You can even go and visit a ‘special countdown celebration’ inAstro’s Playroomfollowing the new free update.AdvertI went to check out the new update myself and I have to say, I didn’t think my hype level forAstro Botcould intensify anymore and yet it has tenfold.For us long-time PlayStation fans, there’s something so utterly heartwarming about the trip down memory lane thatAstro’s Playroomtakes us on - something I’m sure we’ll see reciprocated inAstro Bot.With just a few days left to go, there’s not long to see what this new adventure has in store.Until then though? Go find those special bots!
It’s admittedly been a rather quiet year for PlayStation.
Helldivers IIandFinal FantasyVII Rebirthare amongst the year’s exclusive standouts, withRise of the RoninandStellar Bladeboth also earning badges of honour.
Perhaps more so than usual though, the year has been lacking in what you might call tentpole first-party exclusives.
Advert
Advert
That’s somewhat to be expected.
Last year brought usMarvel’s Spider-Man2, withGod of WarRagnarökandHorizon Forbidden Westlanding the year prior.
That rules many of PlayStation’s biggest IPs out of the mix for 2024.
Thankfully though, a major familiar face is about to return.
Advert
Advert
This Friday will mark the launch of Team Asobi’s highly awaitedAstro Bot,and did you know that the adventure has already begun?
ICYMI: Take a look at the trailer forAstro Botbelow.
Over the last couple of months, Team Asobi has been dropping a series of free updates forAstro’s Playroomadding in ‘special bots’.
Advert
Advert
Essentially, these are new bots for players to track down and rescue with the special bots then being carried over into the newAstro Botgame upon release.
If you haven’t already started looking for these lost friends, worry not. You’ve still got time.
The special bots are themed aroundBloodborne, Returnal,Gran Turismo, and Ape Escape, each coming with their own trophy.
You can even go and visit a ‘special countdown celebration’ inAstro’s Playroomfollowing the new free update.
Advert
Advert
I went to check out the new update myself and I have to say, I didn’t think my hype level forAstro Botcould intensify anymore and yet it has tenfold.
For us long-time PlayStation fans, there’s something so utterly heartwarming about the trip down memory lane thatAstro’s Playroomtakes us on - something I’m sure we’ll see reciprocated inAstro Bot.
With just a few days left to go, there’s not long to see what this new adventure has in store.
Until then though? Go find those special bots!
Topics:PlayStation,PlayStation 5,Sony
