The specialist will report to the lead 3D environment artist and will work in the Tokyo office for the first six months. The description mentions creating "visually impressive environments for our game." This may indicate either a new installment of Astro Bot or a project in a similar style.
The studio is also looking for a gameplay programmer. The vacancy involves the development of "advanced and engaging game mechanics based on a physics engine" and encourages to "bring your own sense of game design, creativity and humor to these interactions." The vacancy is designed for a mid-level or senior-level specialist.
Neither Sony nor Team Asobi has officially announced a new project. But Astro Bot was released in 2024, and the studio has probably already launched pre-production.
Earlier, the head of PlayStation Studios, Hermen Hulst, called the game an "emerging intellectual property." And Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki recalled that Astro Bot received four awards at The Game Awards 2024, including "Game of the Year" and "Best Family Game."
