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Editions & platforms
| Edition | Platform | Differences & notes |
|---|---|---|
| PS4 – original | PlayStation VR | Released in 2018. PS Camera and DualShock 4 required. |
| PS5 backwards compatibility | PlayStation 5 | With the original PS VR, matching camera adapter and DualShock 4. |
VR hardware, controls and rescue
On PS4 you need the original PlayStation VR, a PlayStation Camera and a DualShock 4. The PS4 game also runs on PS5 with the original VR hardware, the appropriate camera adapter and DualShock 4. PS VR2 cannot substitute for the original headset.
Control Astro with the controller and move your head to change perspective. Lean around walls and ledges. In a new scene, also look down and behind you. Follow the on-screen instructions for the hookshot, water cannon or shuriken.
Each of the 20 regular stages has eight bots and one hidden chameleon. Hold your gaze on the chameleon when you spot it. Chameleons open trials in the Challenge Belt.
World 1 – four stages and chameleons
| Stage | Chameleon route |
|---|---|
| 1-1 High-Rise Hijinks | Scan around the main path between the fourth and fifth bots. |
| 1-2 Vertigo-Go | Between the first and second bots, turn your head and scan the side platforms. |
| 1-3 Funky Fungi | Look towards the ceiling between bots three and four. |
| 1-4 Cliffhanger | Look behind the tree immediately at the start. |
World 2 – four stages and chameleons
| Stage | Chameleon route |
|---|---|
| 2-1 Green Fingers | Water five flowers between the sixth and seventh bots. |
| 2-2 Beachside Boogie | Check inside the shipwreck between bots three and four. |
| 2-3 Sky Garden | Keep scanning after the eighth bot before the exit. |
| 2-4 Astro Jones | Look beneath the ball between the first and second bots. |
World 3 – four stages and chameleons
| Stage | Chameleon route |
|---|---|
| 3-1 Jungle Joyride | Look down between the third and fourth bots. |
| 3-2 Under Tales | Look above you immediately after dropping into the cave. |
| 3-3 Feed Willy | Turn around as soon as the whale swallows Astro. |
| 3-4 Fluffy Feathers | Just after bot two, check the tree left of the hammer enemy. |
World 4 – four stages and chameleons
| Stage | Chameleon route |
|---|---|
| 4-1 Big Brother | Look beneath the obstacle that the giant lifts. |
| 4-2 Neon Nightride | Look straight down around the sixth bot. |
| 4-3 Hot Sauce | Turn around at the checkpoint between bots five and six. |
| 4-4 Crystal Cave | Between bots four and five, remove the upper-right spiderweb with a shuriken. |
World 5 – four stages and chameleons
| Stage | Chameleon route |
|---|---|
| 5-1 Stormy Weather | Between bots four and five, wash away the black substance on the upper left. |
| 5-2 Bots & Goblins | Between bots four and five, follow the footprints upwards. |
| 5-3 Dojo Danger | Near the end outside, smash the left lantern with a shuriken. |
| 5-4 Molten Mayhem | Between bots five and six, water the flower until it opens. |
Five world bosses and finale
Story details & possible consequences
| Goal | Route |
|---|---|
| Tooth Fairy | Dodge the fire rings, jump by the teeth and pull the exposed teeth with the hookshot. |
| Hot Date | Move away from the targeted area and watch for tentacles approaching from either side. |
| Little Birdie | Watch the bird’s attack motion and act during the pause after a swoop. |
| Swingin’ Sister | Look up and to the side in VR to track the spider and see its next attack. |
| Catch of the Day | Watch the movement in the water and face your next safe landing before jumping. |
| Final Showdown | Finish the five worlds first. In the finale, check the edges of the arena and keep your next target in sight when you dodge. |
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Unlocks & rewards
Challenge Belt
Look at hidden chameleons in the regular stages and defeat bosses to unlock their associated trials.
Astro Bot Rescue Mission
Your checklist
Ticks are saved on this device for each game and carry over when you change language. The counter measures guide tasks and does not alter your game save.
Sources & editorial date
Independently written game guidance. The following sources support quest routes, mechanics and edition notes. Editorial date: 12 November 2026.
- PlayStation Store — Hardware und Abwärtskompatibilität / hardware and compatibility ↗store.playstation.com
- PlayStation Blog — Welten und Spielprinzip / worlds and gameplay ↗blog.playstation.com
- Vりんく — Chamäleon-Fundorte / chameleon locations ↗bright-b.com
- Ben-Gun — alle Abschnitte, Bots und Prüfungen / all stages, bots and trials ↗www.youtube.com
- PlayStationTrophies — Kampagne und Ziele / campaign and objectives ↗www.playstationtrophies.org
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