New this week on PlayStation Store: Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, more

Things are looking busy on PlayStation Store this week, with a slate of new releases offering something for all tastes. Let’s look at the highlights, then jump into the full list of new arrivals below.

1. Astro Bot Rescue Mission

Japan Studio delivers an absolutely delightful platforming adventure this week, tailor made for PlayStation VR. Building on the brief romp included in The Playroom VR, Astro Bot Rescue Mission is a whirlwind of clever ideas, memorable boss encounters and fiendish platforming challenges.

• Available: 3rd October
• Find out more: How Astro Bot Rescue Mission uses PS VR to elevate its spectacular boss fights
• Pre-order Astro Bot Rescue Mission on PlayStation Store now

2. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Ubisoft’s enduring open-world saga continues this week with the arrival of Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey. This time around you get to explore the iconic monuments and sprawling cities of ancient Greece.

• Available: 2nd October (early access)
• Find out more: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s ambitious post-launch plans detailed in new interview with its creative director
• Pre-order Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey on PlayStation Store now

3. WWE 2k19

2K’s long-running wrestling franchise returns to the ring this week with a huge array of fighters (this year’s roster tops the 200 mark), special moves, customisation options and gameplay modes. Get ready to grapple.

• Available: 5th October (early access)
• Pre-order WWE 2K19 on PlayStation Store now

4. Mega Man 11

The blue bomber returns to action this week, with another set of no-nonsense boss characters to take down and fiendish platforming gauntlets to navigate. It’s a welcome return for Capcom’s iconic protagonist – it’s been eight years since his last mainline outing!

• Available: 2nd October
• Find out more: Check out two of Mega Man 11’s bosses ahead of its October PS4 release date
• Pre-order Mega Man 11 on PlayStation Store now

This week’s new pre-orders

A handful of impending new releases are now available for pre-order:

• Starlink: Battle for Atlas (release date: 16th October 2018)
• Farming Simulator 19 (release date: 20th November 2018)
• DiRT Rally 2.0 (release date: 26th February 2019)

Remember, if you’ve not got access to your PS4, PS3 or PS Vita then you can also buy through our online store.

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