Astro Bot’s Little Legs Carry It Back into Japan’s Sales Charts
Astro Bot unexpectedly returned to Japan’s Famitsu sales charts nearly two years after its initial release, claiming the tenth position with an additional 3,460 physical copies sold during the week ending June 7th. The PS5 exclusive has now sold 103,717 boxed units domestically, demonstrating sustained interest despite its age.
These domestic sales figures appear modest compared to the game’s stronger performance at launch, when it achieved 1.5 million units sold worldwide within nine weeks. The continued chart presence suggests the title retains some commercial appeal in the Japanese market.
In broader market trends, the sales data reflects Nintendo Switch 2’s continued dominance in Japan, though recent price increases have begun to impact its sales momentum. By contrast, the PS5—which is currently cheaper in Japan than the Switch 2—continues to substantially underperform in sales volume. The report provides limited additional context on the wider Japanese software market landscape.