The critically-acclaimed PlayStation 5 exclusive Astro Bot is reportedly outperforming more-established IP in its genre in at least one region. Astro Bot hit store shelves last month and was an instant hit with fans and critics. Currently the highest-rated new game release of 2024, some have gone as far as to call Astro Bot one of the best 3D platformers ever made.
Initially, it didn't seem as though the high praise for Astro Bot was going to translate to strong sales. Early sales reports out of Japan were disappointing, but data from elsewhere indicated that the game was outperforming others in its genre, particularly in Europe. Now the latest sales update on Astro Bot is even better news for the new 3D platformer.
Astro Bot is a really fun and lighthearted adventure, and while players can enjoy the game any way they'd like, there are some things to keep in mind.
GamesIndustry's Christopher Dring recently shared some details about Europe's recent sales data. According to Dring, game sales were up 20% in September in the region, with PS5 and Xbox console sales down, but Switch console sales up. Dring added that Astro Bot sales were...
