The fan-favourite 3D platformer Astro Bot has now sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide, according to a recent PlayStation financial report. It managed to hit that number in a matter of nine weeks.
Astro Bot Gives PlayStation a New Audience
The game seems to be hitting a new gaming demographic, as the latest PlayStation financial report states that 37% of the game's buyers are new users who haven't purchased a first-party title from PlayStation in two years. Astro Bot reached the financial milestone of 1.5 million copies on November 3. With the holiday season upon us, it would make sense if that number soars further as it appeals to a family audience.
Despite the impressive 1.5 million copies milestone for Astro Bot, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has sold significantly more. Over 10 million copies of Insomniac Games' latest titles have been sold around the world physically and digitally. This was reported on April 2. Helldivers 2, meanwhile, smashed initial projections earlier in 2024 with over 12 million copies sold. As Astro Bot seems to be made with a lower budget and shorter development time, 1.5 million copies seems to be a decent start for our robot friend....
