Astro's Playroom update surprises fans before Astro Bot launch

PlayStation and Team Asobi have released a surprise update for Astro's Playroom, coinciding with the announcement of the upcoming Astro Bot game. This update, available to all PlayStation 5 users, introduces new missions, collectibles, and a new area to explore. Gamers can expect around an hour of additional content, with a "mysterious portal" appearing in the PS LABO hub. This portal leads to the "Mission Room", which contains hints to the new adventure releasing on September 6, 2024.

The update also includes objectives for those who finished the original game's missions. Players must find and rescue special bots across the four worlds of Astro's Playroom, solving riddles to complete the new trophies. Note that these new messages and missions may require a completed save file to unlock. This update serves as a prelude to the larger Astro Bot game, which promises to be Team Asobi's biggest project yet, showcasing the advanced features of the PS5 DualSense controller.

The Astro's Playroom update includes new missions, additional collectibles, a new "Mission Room" area, and objectives that encourage players to rescue special bots across the game’s four worlds.

Astro's Playroom is a celebrated platformer that comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5, designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the DualSense controller. The game is set in a series of levels inspired by different aspects of the PlayStation console's hardware. The upcoming Astro Bot game is expected to expand upon the success of Astro's Playroom with more extensive gameplay and complex levels, solidifying the franchise’s place as a flagship title for Sony’s current-generation console.