After the commercial success of Astro Bot, PlayStation introduced additional games aimed at family audiences. The development team behind the title was Team Asobi, who successfully sold more than 1.5 million units of the game and won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. The game's popularity continued to support the market for best-in-class platformers and retro-style gameplay experiences.

During his latest announcement, Sony President Hiroki Totoki declared that the company will develop additional family-oriented games. Astro Bot set a successful market for these games, which led Sony to develop new platformer experiences from established IPs and fresh, innovative titles. The PS gaming community will find new options from PlayStation beyond their traditional focus on popular action games.

The Sly Cooper franchise and its companions, Ape Escape and Jak and Daxter, have recently sparked indications of their return. The Ape Escape franchise returned through Astro Bot and its new gameplay mode to accompany Metal Gear Solid 3's upcoming remake. Head of PlayStation Studios Herman Hulst made public remarks indicating that Sony is exploring different ways to revive nostalgic characters with new audiences in mind.

The success of Astro Bot shows that well-made, family-friendly games can achieve popularity, thereby diversifying Sony's upcoming game library. Playing under Sony's banner will mean experiencing well-known and brand-new content outside their established gaming boundaries.

FAQs

What is "Astro Bot"?

The platformer game "Astro Bot" is a PlayStation 5 title developed by Team Asobi.

Will classic PlayStation franchises return?

Sony presented clues that it plans to resuscitate "Sly Cooper" alongside "Ape Escape" and "Jak and Daxter" games.

How successful was "Astro Bot"?

The game reached over 1.5 million sales while becoming the Game of the Year in 2024.

What are Sony's plans for family games?

Sony plans to launch additional family-oriented games and renewals from their established franchises.