It's been almost a full two years since Astro Bot first released back in 2024, going on to become one of the most popular PlayStation 5 exclusives of all time. It would eventually take the Game of the Year title, beating out huge releases like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, Balatro, and Black Myth: Wukong.
Since its release, Astro Bot has seen several DLC releases as well, giving players multiple exciting new challenges to overcome in addition to the base game, with the most recent Vicious Void DLC launching last summer to the surprise of fans worldwide. However, things have been relatively silent on the Astro Bot front so far in 2026, and players are starting to wonder if a major new announcement for Astro Bot 2 could be on the near horizon (via Reddit).
Earlier this week, in response to an officially confirmed PlayStation State of Play set for Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, gamers have started speculating that it may be the perfect opportunity for Sony to announce an official Astro Bot sequel. While the showcase is expected to provide an extended look at Marvel’s Wolverine, it's also set to...
