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The special-editionAstro BotDualSense controller will make a comeback in 2025, with the game’s director teasing that the PS5 peripheral will feature a “new twist.” The themed controller quickly sold out after its initial release in September 2024, butAstro Botfans will soon have another chance to snag this unique piece of hardware.
Boasting widespread critical acclaim and becoming the highest-rated game of 2024,Astro Botalso won Game of the Year, beating out heavy hitters likeMetaphor: RefantazioandFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The platformer, which currently has an average critic score of 95 onOpenCritic, has been widely praised by audiences for its level design, throwbacks to beloved PlayStation classics, and gameplay, which many have likened to theSuper Marioseries. In Summer 2004,fans began requesting anAstro BotPS5 controller, as a DualSense seemed to appear in the game’s original trailer. Sony listened, and it wasn’t long before a special-edition peripheral made its way to the PlayStation Store.
During Sony’s June 2025 State of Play presentation, it was announced that theAstro BotDualSense controller for the PS5will be released once again in 2025. However, according to the game’s director, Nicolas Doucent, the device will include a “special twist to the touch pad.” It’s unclear what this update will entail or when pre-orders will begin, but fans are urged to keep an eye on the official PlayStation store. As with the peripherals' initial release, there will likely only be limited stock available, and it is currently unclear whether the price will remain at $79.99.
The Astro Bot DualSense Controller Is Coming Back in 2025, With a Twist
The return of this highly sought-after DualSense controller wasn’t the only news regarding the popular platformer to be shared during the livestream.Astro Botis getting some additional challenge levels on July 10, bringing the total number of planets in the game to 90. The game has continued to see a steady stream of DLC since its release, witha MarchAstro Botupdateintroducing the incredibly tough Hard to Bear level and a new Bot inspired byThe Order 1886’s Sir Galahad.
In February, Sony President Hiroki Totoki confirmed that the company is planning to releasemore games likeAstro Botin the future, putting a stronger focus on family-friendly titles. As of November 2024,Astro Bothad sold 1.5 million units, and it is estimated that the title has made back its budget by a whopping 10 times. A movie inspired by the game is also potentially in the cards, with Sony expressing interest in the project.
