Sony is reportedly set to launch a brand new PS5 bundle that includes Astro Bot.
Dealabs author billbil-kun, who has an in depth observe file of accurately leaking video games, controllers and different {hardware} previous to their announcement, says Sony is getting ready to launch the {hardware} bundle in North America and Europe.
In keeping with billbil-kun, the brand new bundle would come with a regular PS5 console (with a disc drive included) together with a obtain code for Astro Bot. Nonetheless, it’s not anticipated to incorporate the particular Astro Bot DualSense controller.
Though the worth of this bundle is at the moment unknown, it’s predicted {that a} worth promotion might be supplied when the bundle launches, with an estimated worth of between €474- 499 (a reduction on the usual worth of €549 for a PS5 with a disc drive).
The insider states that the precise launch date of the bundle can also be at the moment recognized however says it’s anticipated to be round March 13.
Astro Bot was the clear spotlight of PlayStation‘s launch line-up final yr, taking dwelling the Recreation of the 12 months award at The Recreation Awards and the New York Recreation Awards.
VGC additionally declared Astro Bot our Recreation of the 12 months for 2024, declaring it “a loving tribute to 30 years of PlayStation”.
Our Astro Bot evaluation known as it “a generationally spectacular entry within the style that understands PlayStation at an atomic stage”.
“Whereas it by no means coasts on nostalgia alone, the hassle Staff Asobi has made to deal with PlayStation characters (and some previous pals) with respect and love is great,” we wrote. “Whereas Astro’s Playroom got here with each PlayStation 5, each PlayStation 5 wants Astro Bot.”
