Speculation Grows Among Fans for Future Astro Bot DLC Amid Unreleased Characters
Krzysztof Jankowski
19 Nov 2024
nticipation is building among players of the PlayStation 5 exclusive Astro Bot as they speculate about the potential for additional downloadable content. Despite the release of what was believed to be the final set of DLC, fans have noticed several unreleased characters mentioned in the game's credits.
Recently, a player on a community forum pointed out that even after the introduction of two new characters in the latest DLC, several well-known game franchises, including Assassin's Creed and Rayman, are acknowledged in the credits, yet they do not have dedicated characters. This raises questions about possible content that was intended but ultimately not released.
Furthermore, the fact that credits were updated to incorporate an additional character during the release of the final speedrunning level adds weight to the theory of future DLC. Notably, even franchises that were supposedly set aside remain included in the credits, suggesting they are not entirely out of the picture.
Additionally, it's worth mentioning that Astro Bot has represented franchises like Stellar Blade in its credits before eventually introducing Eve as a playable character in the DLC. At present, licensing credits still exist for titles such as Rayman, Worms, Assassin's Creed, Beyond Good & Evil, Croc, and Tomba, with Tomba being the latest addition.
Although there hasn't been any formal verification concerning the inclusion of these games or the production of more DLC, the commercial and critical reception of Astro Bot has been strong, likely prompting considerations for additional content from the developers. In its first two months, the game achieved sales of 1.5 million units and received a score of 9/10 from a prominent review outlet, highlighting its status as a standout platformer that resonates with PlayStation enthusiasts.