Ghouls & Bots

Discover all the VIP Bots in Astro's Playroom! Learn about their origins, locations, and unique references. Your friendly guide to collecting them all.

Alright, let's talk about the VIP Bots in Astro's Playroom. Think of these guys as special guests, each one a nod to a different PlayStation game or series. You'll find a total of 155 of them, with most being from the original _Astro Bot_ and a few added in updates. They're all about celebrating PlayStation's history, sometimes even pulling from games made by third-party developers like Namco, Konami, and Capcom. Here's a quick rundown of some of the cool VIP Bots you'll encounter: * Ezo Onryō from _Ghost of Yōtei_ (2025) can be found in the Vicious Void update. * Ponytailed Protector (EVE) from _Stellar Blade_ (2024) is in the Software update. * Masterless Samurai (Protagonist) from _Rise of the Rōnin_ (2024) is also in the Software update. * Helldivers (Super Earth Ambassador, Galactic Peacekeeper, Super Earth Diplomat, Super Earth Envoy) from _Helldivers 2_ (2024) are all in the Software update. * Neighborhood Hero (Spider-Man - Peter Parker) from _Marvel's Spider-Man_ (2018) is in Winter Wonder. Fun fact: this is the first VIP Bot you can collect! * Youthful Protector (Spider-Man - Miles Morales) from _Marvel's Spider-Man 2_ (2023) is also in Winter Wonder. * The God of War crew: you've got Dad of Boy (Kratos) and Boy (Atreus) in Wako Tako. Smartest Man Alive (Mimir) is in Bot of War. Keep an eye out for Valkyrie Queen (Freya), Dwarven Blacksmith (Brok), Dwarven Artisan (Sindri), Ironwood Jötunn (Angrboda), Thunder God (Thor), and Thunder Goddess (Thrúd) all in Bot of War too. Watch out with Dad of Boy's Leviathan Axe; it can freeze other VIP Bots, including the Thunder God bot! * Spirit Guide (Kena) from _Kena: Bridge of Spirits_ (2021) is in Trunk of Funk. * Tooled-Up Mechanic (Ratchet and Clank) from _Ratchet & Clank_ (2002) is in Sky Garden. This is the very first VIP Bot you can collect! * Multiversal Rebel (Rivet) from _Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart_ (2021) is also in Sky Garden. * Stranded Scout (Selene) from _Returnal_ (2021) is found in Crash Site (requires save data from _Astro's Playroom_). * Clumsy Bean (Fall Guys) from _Fall Guys_ (2020) is in Final Encore. Fun fact: this is the only VIP bot based on a game from Epic Games. * Vengeful Spirit (Jin Sakai) from _Ghost of Tsushima_ (2020) is in Danger Dojo. * Patriotic Porter (Sam Porter Bridges) from _Death Stranding_ (2019) is in Frozen Meal. Collecting these VIP Bots is a huge part of the fun, so keep your eyes peeled as you explore each world!