Astro Bot has captivated both critics and PlayStation fans alike, blending a nostalgic homage to PlayStation’s rich history with top-tier platforming gameplay. Despite its critical acclaim, it’s important to note that not all beloved titles achieve commercial success, a trend seen across various media.
While it’s still early, Christopher Dring of GamesIndustry.biz reports that Astro Bot hasn’t made a significant impact in the UK retail market so far. This doesn’t automatically imply poor sales overall, but performance in physical stores can often provide insights into a game’s broader success.
“Astro Bot’s Sales Fall Short of Expectations: What This Means for the Game”
Dring’s update notes that Astro Bot’s physical sales in the UK haven’t been groundbreaking so far, with opening week figures around 33% lower than those for Ratchet & Clank: A Rift Apart in 2021. However, he anticipates a longer sales trajectory for Astro Bot. Notably, despite the slower start, Astro Bot has already surpassed Concord’s total worldwide sales in just two days.
Dring’s prediction about Astro Bot’s sales trajectory seems spot on. Although the game might not have sparked huge excitement at launch, the critical acclaim it has received is expected to boost interest and drive sales in the weeks ahead.
Astro Bot’s quicker sales compared to Concord’s globally highlight the underperformance of Firewalk Studios’ hero shooter. This stark contrast underscores why Sony decided to shut down the game so swiftly.
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We’ll have a better understanding of Astro Bot’s commercial success if Sony releases detailed sales figures. Currently, it’s challenging to assess the player base for non-Steam games because their sales data isn’t publicly available.
Astro Bot received high praise from our Editor-in-Chief, Stacey Henley, who described it as “one of the greatest platformers [she’d] ever played” in her 5/5 review.