Astro Bot Achieves 1.5 Million Sales, Expands PlayStation's Audience

Sony's platformer draws in new and lapsed gamers, becoming a standout success in its first nine weeks.

Astro Bot has sold 1.5 million copies since its launch on September 6, 2024, according to Sony's latest financial report.
The game has attracted 37% of its buyers as 'new users,' who had not purchased a first-party PlayStation game in the past two years.
Astro Bot's appeal extends to younger age groups and families, significantly widening PlayStation's user base.
Critically acclaimed, the game boasts a Metacritic score of 94 and is praised as one of the best 3D platformers in a decade.
Astro Bot's success contrasts with other recent titles by outperforming similar games in its genre, second only to Super Mario in sales.