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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Astro Bot is a 2024 3D platformer developed by Team Asobi and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation 5. It is part of the Astro Bot series and follows a small robot named Astro on a rescue mission to recover lost robots and repair the PlayStation 5 mothership. The game was released worldwide on September 6, 2024, as part of PlayStation's 30th anniversary celebrations.

Gameplay

Astro Bot is a 3D platformer in which players guide Astro through planets and obstacle-filled stages. The game uses the DualSense controller and focuses on platforming, exploration, and rescue objectives.

Plot

In the story, the PS5 mothership is destroyed and Astro must recover scattered robots and parts across the galaxy. The antagonist is the alien Space Bully Nebulax.

Development and release

Team Asobi developed Astro Bot and Sony Interactive Entertainment published it for PlayStation 5. Multiple sources describe it as part of PlayStation's 30th anniversary releases, with a worldwide launch on September 6, 2024.

Reception

The game received strong critical attention and won major awards, including Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, according to secondary sources.

Key facts

Astro Bot is a 3D platform game for the PlayStation 5.
The player controls Astro through levels using the DualSense controller.
The story centers on rescuing lost robots and defeating Space Bully Nebulax.
The game was released worldwide on September 6, 2024.

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Canadian context

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]

Frequently asked 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.

When was Astro Bot released?

It was released worldwide on September 6, 2024.

Who is the main character in Astro Bot?

The main character is Astro, a small robot controlled by the player.

What is the story of Astro Bot?

Astro searches for lost robots, gathers parts of the PS5 mothership, and confronts Space Bully Nebulax.

What platform is Astro Bot on?

Astro Bot is available on PlayStation 5.

References

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