“This game is gonna be chonky”: Astro Bot’s Reported File Size Proves Its So Much More Than We’ve Been Shown So Far

Games are getting heavier.

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  • Team Asobi reveals how much Astro Bot will weigh and surprises PS5 users.
  • Games are becoming heavier, but this is a positive development as it promises a wealth of content for players to enjoy.
  • This highly anticipated platformer will arrive in September, exclusively for Sony's console.
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PlayStation is not having its best moment; it confirmed at the beginning of the year that it will not have any big-budget titles to launch at least in 2024. Even so, it held an intriguing State of Play event where it showcased several titles, and one of the most notable was Team Asobi’s Astro Bot

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Astro Bot, is set for release this year, has a full-fledged title, unlike the tech demo Astro’s Playroom, which was developed by the same studio. One of the most outstanding features of these games is the platforming immersion they provide, making full use of the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller. The weight of this game has now surfaced, a revelation that has taken fans by surprise.

Astro Bot Surprises Fans With Its Weight

Astro Bot Flying on a controller over water.
Astro Bot confirms how big the file size is. Image Credit: PlayStation

PlayStation has already launched two well-received exclusive titles, among the few it will release this year. Team Asobi, which was responsible for creating one of the most robust tech demos in recent years with Astro’s Playroom, is preparing Sony’s main course with Astro Bot. This game promises to delight console fans with a platforming experience comparable to any contemporary Mario title.

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One of the recently revealed details is how much this highly anticipated adventure title will weigh. The studio confirmed that the game’s total weight on the PlayStation 5 will be 66 GB.

This number surprised fans, as they did not expect it to be so high, but at the same time, it is extremely positive, indicating that the game has a lot of content to offer players who are very excited about this game.

For PlayStation Fans, This Is One of the Most Anticipated Titles of the Year

Astro Bot wandering through a pond.
This game will be released on September 6. Image credit: PlayStation

The reactions on social media when the weight of this game was revealed were positive, but users also noted that it would be quite a heavy game. Users immediately linked the game’s high weight to its quality and the amount of content it will provide. As a result, the title’s excitement increased, leaving fans unable to wait for its release as one of the most anticipated titles of the year.

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A small portion of players complained that this game is too heavy for what it will offer, but overall the reception was good. Let’s remember that this particular character is an intrinsic part of the PlayStation universe. At the time, Astro’s Playroom proved to be a love letter to the characters of this company. Astro Bot will further explore this concept, incorporating your own characters as the protagonists of this title.

The game will arrive exclusively for PlayStation 5 on September 6 of this year and promises an adventure through several extremely detailed levels filled with references to the PlayStation universe. This is Sony’s answer to Mario; this game promises to try to become one of the most solid platformers in recent years, despite the strong competition with the other Japanese company. If the game is successful, it could serve as the starting point for a new wave of exclusive games aimed at a different audience.

What are your thoughts about the weight of this highly anticipated title? Let us know in the comments!

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Written by Lucas Lapetina

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I'm a big fan of movies and videogames in general. I really love Pokémon and Godzilla. One of my favorite games is The Last of Us, Part II. A compelling and well-written story is always welcome.