When I first delved intoAstro Bot’simmersive galaxy, I was astonished to see how many cameos it packed in. Sure, I suspected a few would show up, but I would have never guessed to see a whopping 173 exclusive cameos.
The future ofAstro Botis even more exciting, with the promise of theDLC expanding the cameo collection. While their identities are shrouded in mystery, we can’t help but speculate and eagerly await the next wave of characters. Here are our top picks for the cameos we hope to see next inAstro Bot.
Rayman
Astro Bot’send-credits scene fueled the rumor mill when it hinted at a few titles not shown in the game. One of which was Rayman, the boy wonder of PlayStation’s hit platformer series. Before I saw the scene, I had actually been pondering his nonexistence in the game, especially since characters around the same period were available.
Now, it’s looking like he’ll be a part of the universe in some shape or form. And I just know that Rayman’s unique platformer mechanics would be a perfect fit forAstro Bot, setting the stage for a challenging new world.
Assassin’s Creed characters
BesidesRayman, the end-credits scene sparked excitement for anAssassin’s Creedcrossover. The sheer abundance ofACtitles makes it hard to pick just one character forAstro Bot.However, Ezio seems like a safe bet as one of the most-known characters in the franchise.
If it were up to me, I would go for someone slightly more underrated, like Kassandra inAssassin’s Creed Odyssey.Whatever the case, I just want to see that tiny Astro Bot in the iconic assassin’s hoodie and maybe an option to free-fall down in a level.
Marvel’s Spider-Man’s Miles Morales and Peter Parker
SinceAstro Botharnesses several Insomniac Games appearances, why not add a few more withPeter Parker and Miles Morales? Both have already immersed themselves in multiple universes, so having them inAstro Botisn’t too much of a stretch.
It’s not like Spider-Manhasn’tbeen inAstro Bottitle before, regarding the webified Easter Egg inAstro’s Playroom. That also gives me an idea of incorporating a new web-slinging ability to diversify the bot’s skills.
Cloud Strife (And basically any Final Fantasycharacter)
TheFinal Fantasyseries is no stranger to gaming collaborations, fromKingdom HeartstoFall Guys.In light of this, I’m hoping for at least one more crossover withAstro Bot. Given thatRebirthwas released in the same year, Cloud Strife would be my first pick.
Like Spider-Man, Cloud has an Easter Egg of his own inAstro’s Playroom, placing his iconic sword in a spotlight. But if not Cloud, then maybe Team Asobi could go withFinal Fantasy’smany other characters. They could kick it old school with the original’s main protagonists or enter the modern era withFFXVI’sClive Rosfield.
The Prince of Persia
I’ve been seeing many desires for variousAstro Botcameos, but the one I haven’t heard about much is the Prince fromPrince of Persia.Since we previously dug into a potentialAssassin’s Creedcollab, Team Asobi could give some love to Ubisoft’s other title to complete the collection.
I can already see it now: a challenging desert level with the Prince awaiting your rescue in a tranquil oasis. You could also add in theAstro Bot’sTime Stopper abilityto create the ultimate collaboration.
Kingdom Heart’s Sora
Even though there are many staples of my childhood inAstro Bot,theKingdom Heartsseries is the only one missing. It totally makes sense for this franchise to be included, mainly since they both share the qualities of featuring cameos. Plus, the Space Galaxy reminds me a lot ofKingdom Heart’sworlds with their planet layouts.
Sora would be the obvious choice for a VIP bot as the series’ main protagonist. Throw on some spiky hair and a keyblade to a character, and voila, you got yourself a robotic Sora. Heck, even just adding a keyblade to the bot would make me happy.
Helldiver
A Helldiver Astro Bot seems like a pretty good idea, given the huge success it has gained over the past year. Not to mention the fact that it is a Sony title, which makes me wonder why it isn’t inAstro Botin the first place.
Astro Botalready features a ton of characters sporting a body suit and helmet look. In fact, I did get someHelldivers’vibes from theKillzonebot’s design. It could act as a foundation for the suit ifHelldiversever makes it intoAstro Bot.
Sly Cooper’s Bentley and Murray
When I first saw Sly Cooper enter the world ofAstro Bot, I was ecstatic to see my old childhood icon in the bot’s adorable get-up. However, I couldn’t help but think that Sly looked a bit lonely at the Crash Site. The reason for that lies in Cooper Gang’s constant need for togetherness, where Murray and Bentley have (for the most part) stayed at his side.
So, please, Team Asobi, share some love for Murray and Bentley. They are as much a part of the Cooper gang as Sly is.
Stellar Blade’s EVE
In addition toRaymanandAssassin’s Creed,Stellar Bladewas another title that could be in the cards. And, if I had to choose a VIP bot for this entry, it would have to (obviously) go to EVE. She has the combat and exploration down, making her the right choice for this platformer game.
I wouldn’t mind getting aStellar Blade-inspired world for a potential level, diving us into a dystopian world filled with Naytiba-like enemies.
Twisted Metal’s Sweet Tooth
To keep us onAstro Bot’snostalgic train, I would love to see Sweet Tooth cause some mayhem in the galaxy. I know he’s a bit more rambunctious than the other characters on this list, but maybe we need a little insanity in this roster.
That way, a new potential racing level could be included in the game, going along with the fast-paced nature of the courses. It’ll work out well for the upcoming speedrunning feature, which will be coming to theAstro BotDLC. I mean, the game does have an area called the “Crash Site,” so aTwisted Metalintegration does seem highly plausible.
