Hello everybody. How have you ever all been these previous couple of weeks? Having fun with some holidays and some scorching summer time gaming, I hope!
It’s my pleasure in the present day, on behalf of the little robots of Team Asobi, to provide you yet another replace on Astro Bot earlier than we launch on September 6. Please take a look at our new trailer that unveils just a few extra cool options we had saved beneath wraps.
New launch trailer gameplay
Let’s begin up with new worlds and new gameplay, introducing Helpful-D, a cheeky monkey on Astro’s again that lets Astro climb, swing, and slam utilizing its large arms. This can be a returning mechanic we’re taking to a fuller stage by mixing it with the core platforming.
Additionally, you will discover Muteki (which suggests invincible in Japanese), a becoming title for Astro’s iron armor that lets him roll round spiky areas, match inside tight areas or get blasted like a cannonball! Lastly, you’ll additionally catch a glimpse of Astro turning right into a tiny weeny mouse which makes the world, and each surrounding stomp really feel large by way of the DualSense wi-fi controller. Considered one of our favorites proper there!
Additionally seen on this new trailer is the best way the bots you rescue will have an effect on the journey. There are 300 whole bots to rescue in Astro Bot, of which 150 are PlayStation cameos. We put a ton of affection into animating these characters, so that they re-enact humorous moments from their respective video games. So, irrespective of who your favourite PlayStation characters are, you’re sure to have amusing with them. As soon as rescued, these little guys can mix to carry out group actions that allow you to discover extra of the hub planet. Within the video, you may see just a few of the PlayStation characters working collectively to make a operating wall for Astro to get to increased locations.
And at last… the half that a variety of you might have been questioning and asking about ever since sharing our first trailer: The hero gameplay! So, sure, at a only a few key moments within the journey, Astro will get to borrow some particular skills from some PlayStation heroes. On this video, we are able to see how Kratos shares the wonderful Leviathan Axe for Astro to make use of in a God of Battle-infused stage. We received’t discuss extra about this as a result of we imagine it is likely one of the nicest options to find by yourselves. We merely hope you discover it to be each a trustworthy and enjoyable tribute to the unique materials. We’d wish to take this opportunity to thank all the sport groups on the market who gave us their belief and help to make this large PlayStation celebration potential.
There are nonetheless many different issues we now have not talked about! So we’re very excited to see your reactions when Astro lands on September 6.
Earlier than going, we now have just a few extra bulletins to make:
Please keep in mind to gather your 4 particular Bots in Astro’s Playroom, pre-loaded in your PS5. As soon as rescued, it is possible for you to to take these bots to the new recreation and add them to your beginning crew. And in the previous couple of hours previous the Astro Bot, we are going to maintain a particular celebration countdown inside Astro’s Playroom. Please come and test it out.
Speaking of the ultimate countdown, as we method Astro Bot’s launch on September 6, you continue to have time to pre-order the sport and obtain early unlock of costumes and paints to your DualSpeeder in addition to the Digital Soundtrack and Digital Artbook should you go for the Digital Deluxe Version.
Behind the scenes of Astro Bot
And at last, we additionally invite you to take a look at our behind-the-scene sequence. These are fairly brief and snappy movies and a enjoyable second for us to sit down down and replicate after many months of steady work. We hope you take pleasure in these movies too. They may roll out as follows:
Episode 1: Crafted Gameplay
Members of Team Asobi focus on what it takes to make a platformer really feel good.
Episode 2: Techno Magic (TBA)
Uncover how Team Asobi makes use of expertise to create magical moments.
Episode 3: PlayStation Fiesta (TBA)
Find out how the PlayStation cameos happened, and the extent of collaboration wanted with different PlayStation Studios to convey this celebration to life.
Episode 4: Overflowing Attraction (TBA)
We give attention to the enjoyable options of Astro Bot, from graphics to animation and all different charming touches.
Episode 5: Being an Asobi (TBA)
An insider’s take a look at what it means to be working at Team Asobi and options among the younger skills from the studio.
And that’s about it!
The one factor left for us is to thanks for all of the months of care and help resulting in this launch. It has been a enjoyable journey to go from a pre-loaded demo to taking Astro to the large stage. However it could by no means have occurred with out the encouragement from you, the gamers.
From all of us at Team Asobi, thanks from the underside of our little robotic hearts.