Though Sony has said it won't be releasing any new instalments in major first-party franchises until next year, an Astro Bot game does seem to be on the docket.
Team Asobi is allegedly working on a PlayStation VR port of its acclaimed platformer, which originally released for the original PS VR.
Astro Bot developer Team Asobi has been working on an unannounced PS5 title since at least 2021.
The PlayStation Showcase was bereft of many first-party titles. So what are the various PlayStation Studios teams working on?
A new job listing reveals that Team Asobi is looking for a producer work an external studio on an unannounced mobile game.
Creative and studio director Nicolas Doucet also talks about how the studio rotates its staff between production and R&D to "keep this freshness."
"That’s our heritage. That’s still part of who we are. We love our Japanese games," says PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst.
Team Asobi has launched its official website and is hiring for a number of positions ranging from programmers to artists.
The Astro's Playroom developer seems to be hiring for a new 3D action game which will feature "creative situations" that players will have to overcome.
Sony has removed Japan Studio from its list of PlayStation Studios, and Astro's Playroom developer Team Asobi seems to be replacing the former.
Studio director Nicolas Doucet talks more about Team Asobi, the origin of its name and goals for the future while teasing what's next.
The Astro's Playroom studio is "developing a franchise for all ages with global appeal." Sony also promises to continue investing in Japanese development.
Talking about that SSD.
What is the future for a post-Japan PlayStation?
The cutesy platformer comes preloaded with the PS5 at launch.
DualSense mechanics, along with the gorgeous aesthetic, are on full display.
Sony has apparently hit upon the VR killer app here.
