Sony announced its financial results for the second quarter, disclosing total sales figures for several first-party titles. AAs of November 3, Astro Bot, which launched on September 6, has sold at least 1.5 million copies, a figure that might seem surprisingly low to some, given its positive reception. Astro Bot has been one of my favorite games this year, even though I’m not usually a fan of 3D platformers. Sony also revealed that 37 percent of Astro Bot purchasers had not bought any other PlayStation first-party title in the past two years. The game is currently receiving free content updates with more bots to rescue and speed-running maps featuring leaderboards.
For context, PlayStation 5 hardware has surpassed 65 million units, making Astro Bot’s take rate relatively low. While not an apples-to-apples comparison, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, which launched on September 26, 2024, has already sold 2.58 million units. This gives you an idea of just how successful Nintendo franchises are, along with the Switch.
