Director Nicolas Doucet previously confirmed that Team Asobi will add at least 15 new speedrun levels to the game for free as post-launch content.
Sony's current-gen console hits another sales milestone in Japan, crossing the 6 million units mark in the region.
Former Sony Bend director John Garvin feels Days Gone protagonist Deacon St. John has been "reduced to a cartoon shill promoting some small game."
"We don't to be just doing the same thing," says Astro Bot director and Team Asobi studio head Nicolas Doucet.
Rise of the Ronin, Beyond Good and Evil, Rayman, and Worms are also mentioned in the game's end credits, hinting at potential upcoming additions.
The Fat Princess franchise's eponymous protagonist and Twisted Metal Sweet Tooth were initially considered as cameo appearances for the platformer, new concept art reveals.
Sony and Team Asobi's platformer seems to have got off to a quick start with sales in Japan, reflecting its widespread critical acclaim.
Developed by Team Asobi, the 3D platformer is playable on PS5. It's the highest-rated game of 2024 based on critical reviews.
Several fans have spotted the design in the recent logo, which matches an alleged description of the long-rumored console.
The number was revealed during a presentation at Team Asobi last month, so it's unknown if plans have changed since then.
Armor Penetration has also seen a rework, while several enemies like the Hulk, Impaler, Devastator, and Gunship are getting nerfed.
The upcoming platformer currently holds a Metacritic score of 94, which is the highest for any new full game release this year.
Astro's first full-fledged console rescue mission is a rousing success.
After the hero shooter's recent dismally failed launch, Sony and Firewalk have announced they will be refunding all sales as they take the game offline.
The hero shooter has sold 15,000 units on PlayStation and 10,000 on PC, as per industry analyst Simon Carless.
Astro Bot's development team at Team Asobi talks about the process of working on the platformer in the first instalment of a new behind-the-scenes series of videos.
Sony and Team Asobi's highly anticipated platformer will launch for the PlayStation 5 on September 6, with reviews going live a day earlier.
Team Asobi's 3D platformer will launch on September 6th for PS5, with free post-launch content arriving by the end of the year.
Contrary to recent reports, Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox release wasn't delayed due to technical issues, but due to an exclusivity deal with Sony.
Team Asobi's 3D platformer will receive free DLC after launching on September 6th for PS5, though the extent of support is unknown.
