Astro Bot devs push PS5 tech to the max

Astro Bot's developers at Team Asobi continue to push the limits of PS5 technology. In an interview at Summer Game Fest, studio head Nicolas Doucet explained that the team's focus is now on giving Astro his own narrative beyond being a tech demo representative. The upcoming Astro Bot game will emphasize platforming with new power-ups designed to enhance Astro's abilities. While the team experiments with the PS5 tech, they aim to integrate features that feel natural to gameplay. Notably, the game includes unique elements, like Astro using motion controls to steer a DualSense controller and feeling textures on walls to find secret passages. The aim is for Astro Bot to be accessible to both new gamers and seasoned players, making it potentially a child's first video game experience.

The upcoming Astro Bot game will focus more heavily on platforming, featuring new power-ups such as an inflator for more height, a booster for longer jumps, and a punching upgrade for ranged attacks. Additionally, the game will integrate PS5 tech in subtle ways, like motion controls for steering the DualSense controller and texture-feeling for discovering secret paths.

Astro Bot is a popular character known for its debut in Astro's Playroom, which was designed to showcase the new PlayStation 5 technology. The game included various tech demos that highlighted the PS5's features, such as adaptive triggers and motion controls. Team Asobi is known for creating immersive experiences that utilize every aspect of the PS5 hardware.