Some brief comparisons with Ray Reconstruction turned off and on highlight the more natural lighting that the technology provides.
"We call it Astro Bot because we treat this as a new beginning," says Nicolas Doucet, who's studio head at Team Asobi.
Meanwhile, thanks to the town's fog, the "limited visibility provides ample cover for a variety of monsters lurking outside the player’s field of vision".
That's down to the usage of performance capture, which adds "an extra layer of nuance to the character dynamics," according to the devs.
The development team continues to optimize and improve performance for the rogue-lite, with additional fixes currently in the works.
Before the latest State of Play, Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson claimed a new showcase is coming "towards the end of the year."
Omega Force studio head Tomohiko Sho also confirms that the "nameless hero" in the trailer is the series' first original protagonist.
The sequel also boasts new features like Homefield Advantage, multiple Unique Playbooks, reverse handoffs, and a new kicking meter.
Series producer Motoi Okamoto says both titles are "currently in development" and asks fans to "look forward" to more details.
The company shared a bunch of first-party news at its recent State of Play presentation, but seemingly, that wasn't the extent of it.
PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S players can dive into early access simultaneously later this year with crossplay and cross-progression.
The game – a new Spyro the Dragon title as per reports earlier in the year – is still in very early development, the studio says.
Firewalk Studios will also provide more details on the competitive shooter's various editions when pre-orders go live on June 6th.
"Rockstar has an approach to platforms which we’ve seen before, and they will make more announcements in due time," says Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick.
"We want to make sure we give the game the care and love it deserves," Bandai Namco and developer Supermassive Games say.
Team Asobi's 3D platformer will also have "die-and-retry" levels, providing a more challenging experience for some players.
Officially announced for 2024, a new announcement for the remake is reportedly forthcoming, which includes pre-orders opening up.
The DualSense, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, is fully supported. Team Asobi also promises "improved Astro controls."
Players with save data for the base game and/or expansion can unlock classic Palico armor sets and weapons for use in Wilds.
Development team members will also attend the showcase on June 7th to provide fresh new details on the upcoming action RPG.
