April 4th 2024.
There has been a lot of buzz in the gaming community about a possible sequel to the popular game Astro Bot: Rescue Mission. Many fans are wondering if Sony will be releasing any PS5 exclusives this year, and if so, will they include a sequel to Astro Bot.
There have been rumors that Sony will have a preview showcase in May, which is not surprising since they did the same thing last year. However, the bigger question is what games will Sony showcase at the event. While it is expected that they will showcase many third-party games, the interim boss of PlayStation has already stated that there will be no major franchise titles released before April of next year. This leaves us wondering about minor franchise titles.
The definition of what Sony considers a minor or major franchise is up for interpretation. Earlier this year, Sony released a preview reel of games that are expected to come out in 2024, and it included a live service game called Concord. However, there was no new footage shown and Sony has not mentioned anything about it, other than it being a PvP multiplayer first-person shooter. It is safe to assume that this game is not considered a major franchise title, at least not yet.
There have been rumors about a new Astro Bot game being in development, especially since Team Asobi was the only developer spared from the closure of Japan Studio. However, there has been no official announcement from Sony about it. The rumors have been circulating since 2021, but it is still unclear whether it will be a standalone game or a VR game like the critically acclaimed Rescue Mission.
In more recent news, gaming insider Jeff Grubb has suggested that not only is a new Astro Bot game in the works, but there may also be other smaller first-party games being developed. He stated, "There might be new game entries in franchises that already exist, they just might not be major in PlayStation's eyes when they're talking to investors." He reiterated this statement again this week, saying, "I do keep hearing that there will be some smaller first-party games, like that Astro Bot game that is supposedly still happening this year."
While he did not mention what other games may be in development, there is still hope that Sony will release some new first-party titles this year, in addition to publishing third-party games like Stellar Blade. Fans can stay updated on all the latest gaming news by following us on Twitter, signing up for our newsletter, and leaving comments below.
In related news, sources claim that a PS5 State of Play showcase will be happening next month, with rumors of a possible Silent Hill 2 reveal. There have also been reports of a PS5 Pro "enhanced mode" that will offer a constant 60fps, and Sony has recently registered new trademarks for Astro Bot, which has fans hopeful for a new PSVR2 game.
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