PlayStation’s CEO Hermen Hulst recently discussed the success of Astro Bot on the Official PlayStation Podcast. Despite not having enough sales data yet, Astro Bot has received critical acclaim from both critics and players. While UK sales may not be as high as anticipated, PlayStation is still pleased with the game’s reception so far.
Hulst described Astro Bot as a “massive” game that plays like some of the best in its genre. He noted that the player base ranges from new players to young players, and even to players of his own age group. This demonstrates the broad appeal that Astro Bot has managed to achieve.
Hulst highlighted the impact of Astro’s Playroom, which was pre-installed on the PlayStation 5. He mentioned that millions of players have enjoyed the game, serving as a platform for the success of Astro Bot. Hulst was impressed by how a small team was able to deliver such a large and successful game.
While Hulst did not provide specifics, he hinted at PlayStation’s focus on developing more family-friendly games in the future. He emphasized the importance of PlayStation Studios creating games in various genres, with a specific focus on the family market. This indicates a potential shift in PlayStation’s game development strategy moving forward.
PlayStation’s success with Astro Bot has paved the way for a renewed focus on family-friendly games in the future. With Hulst at the helm, PlayStation is poised to continue delivering innovative and engaging gaming experiences for players of all ages.
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