Summary
Sony has officially revealed a brand-newPlayStation 5console bundle that will come with the critically-acclaimed 3D platformerAstro Bot. Since introducing thePlayStation 5in 2020, Sony has released only a few special console bundles for its Disc, Digital, and Pro variants.
Past PS5 console bundleshave included the likes ofHorizon Forbidden West,God of War Ragnarok, andMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. Lately, rumors have persisted that Sony was planning a new PS5 console bundle that would include Game of the Year winnerAstro Botas part of the package. As it turns out, those rumors were true, with Sony now officially confirming the bundle’s existence.
According to PlayStation’s social media accounts, a new PS5 console bundle with a standard PS5 DualSense controller andAstro Botas the pack-in gamewill launch at some point later this week. So far, only a Disc version of the bundle has been confirmed, though it’s likely theAstro Botpack-in will be a digital code. Sony stopped short of revealing a specific release date or pricing information for the new PS5 bundle, but it’s expected to cost $499.99 or thereabouts. It’s possible that this bundle will be cheaper, but again, pricing information has not been revealed yet, so that’s just speculation at this time. In any case,Astro Botwas the 2024 Game of the Year winner and its 95 overall rating makes it one of the highest-rated games of all time, so it should make for a great PS5 bundle.
PS5 Bundle Includes Astro Bot
Those that buy the new PS5 console bundle will technically be getting access to twoAstroseries games, not justAstro Bot. While the critically-acclaimedAstro Botis the reason to get most excited about the new PS5 bundle, those that buy the system will also getAstro’s Playroom, which is a pack-in title for all PS5 systems. For the uninitiated,Astro’s Playroomis the precursortoAstro Bot, providing a short but sweet 3D platforming experience that serves as a showcase of the DualSense controller’s unique features.
Astro Bothas been a sales success for Sony, so one has to imagine that the franchise will continue with more games. We already know thatAstro Bot’s success has convinced Sonyto pursue more family-friendly titles, so here’s hoping that the company’s long-neglected classic 3D platformers make comebacks sooner rather than later. While there have been consistent newRatchet & Clankreleases over the years,Jak and DaxterandSly Cooperhave been neglected for quite some time and most certainly deserve to have new adventures built for newer hardware.
