Lost among the vibrant landscapes of the Gorilla Nebula, 42 Astro Bots await your discovery in the first thrilling world of Astro Bot on PS5. From waving on distant platforms to hiding behind enemies and secret puzzles, these elusive bots hold the key to unlocking new paths and advancing your cosmic adventure. Ready your melee attack and dive into our ultimate guide to track down every single bot scattered across Gorilla Nebula’s five main stages and hidden levels.
In Astro Bot, you’ll need to collect bots to create new pathways in the Crash Site hub area, and to pass certain story checkpoints. When you see a bot in the wild, you simply need to melee attack it to collect it. But some bots are tricky to reach – or even trickier to find in the first place.
Out Astro Bot guide shows where to find all bots in Gorilla Nebula and how to unlock them. Plus, if a bot is themed after a PlayStation franchise, we’ve included its name in parentheses. And once you’ve tracked these down, see our guides on all Gorilla Nebula puzzle pieces and all secret exits.
Sky Garden bot locations
In the Sky Garden level of Astro Bot, players can find seven hidden bots scattered throughout the stage. The first bot is located near the beginning, waving a yellow flag atop a stone platform. The second bot clings to the side of a stone spire, while the third is tied to a tree, themed after Ratchet from Ratchet & Clank. Two bots swim in a large pool, one behind sea turtles and another inside a dome at the bottom of the pool. Another bot is found inside a large cylindrical water tank near the level’s end, perched on a coral ledge. The final bot is stuck in a planter near the end of the level and must be freed by hitting it. Collecting all these bots is essential for completing the Sky Garden stage and progressing in the Gorilla Nebula.
There are seven bots to find in Sky Garden, the first level of the Gorilla Nebula.
Sky Garden bot #1
The first bot is waving a flag on the stairs at the end of the platform you start on.
Sky Garden bot #2
The second bot in Sky Garden is holding onto a stone spire on the second platform, trying to avoid some enemies.
Sky Garden bot #3
The third bot is tied to a tree on top of the platform you land on after passing the level’s first puzzle piece. (Tooled-Up Mechanic)
Sky Garden bot #4
The fourth bot is located in a passageway found at the bottom of Sky Garden’s big lake. Use a spin attack on the spinny-thingy pictured above to open up a portal leading to an underground chamber. In the back of the chamber, you’ll see a large bubble. Unzip the air bubble to rescue the level’s fourth bot. (Multiversal Rebel)
Sky Garden bot #5
The fifth bot is paddling with a family of turtles in the lake at the center of Sky Garden.
Sky Garden bot #6
The sixth bot is located in an air bubble at the bottom of the cylinder of water that leads to the end of the level. Watch out for the enemies!
Sky Garden bot #7
The seventh and final bot in Sky Garden is located inside this planter (pictured above) right near the end of the level. Jump on top and smack the flower in the center position to cause the bot to jump out.
Creamy Canyon bot locations
Creamy Canyon, a level within the Gorilla Nebula in Astro Bot, features a total of six bots to find. Notable bot locations include one hanging from an ice cream tree near the start, which can be freed by punching the tree after defeating nearby enemies. Another bot is found by descending a ladder to a snowy ridge where you can skate across ice to find it making a snowman. Additionally, a VIP bot is held by a UFO above a snowy clearing, reachable by jumping off an overturned ladybug enemy and timing your attack to free it. These bots are scattered throughout the icy and colorful terrain of Creamy Canyon, requiring careful exploration and timing to collect all six.
There are seven bots in Creamy Canyon, one of two levels that unlock after you complete Sky Garden.
Creamy Canyon bot #1
The first bot is hanging from a tree found right after you start Creamy Canyon. (Legendary Mercenary)
Creamy Canyon bot #2
The second bot in Creamy Canyon is located right before the frozen lake. Instead leaping across the floating blocks and heading to the peak, drop to the platform’s lower level, where the arrow points in the screenshot above. You’ll find the bot at the end of the pathway, huddled near a snowman.
Creamy Canyon bot #3
The third bot is located on the main pathway of Creamy Canyon, but a flying enemy with a tractor beam will kidnap it before you can rescue it. Follow them to the summit of the peak, where you’ll find a ladybug bot. Melee attack the enemy, so it exposes the launch pad on its belly, and use the pad to get enough height to hover to and rescue the bot. (Psychic Menace)
Creamy Canyon bot #4
The fourth bot is located right before the ice wall leading to the peak of Creamy Canyon. Rather than ice wall, use the pig to shatter the giant icicle in the corner of the plateau. That will expose a glowing crack in the ground (picture above). Perform a spinny attack while standing on top of the crack to expose a ladder that leads to the fourth bot.
Creamy Canyon bot #5
The fifth bot is located at the peak of Creamy Canyon. You’ll reach a circular skating rink with two ladybug bots crashing into each other. To the right of the rink, you’ll see a ladder heading down the cliff toward a glowing crack in the ground. Stand on the crack and perform a spinny attack to open a chamber containing the fifth bot. Use the enemies in the room to shatter all of the icicles to reveal the bot. (Mystery Ninja)
Creamy Canyon bot #6
The sixth bot is located right near the fifth bot. From the front of the ice rink, look to your right, then position an upturned ladybug bot at the base of the cliff there; its launch pad should give you enough height to hover to the bot.
Creamy Canyon bot #7
The seventh bot will appear after you expose the jump pad leading to the end of Creamy Canyon.
Az-Tech Trail bot locations
In the Az-Tech Trail level of Astro Bot, players can find seven hidden bots scattered throughout the stage, each requiring exploration and interaction with the environment. The first bot is located on a raised platform to the left shortly after encountering ladybug enemies. The second bot is hidden behind a red-marked stone wall near a cactus enemy, revealed by using the frog gloves. Another notable bot is Crash Bandicoot, found by destroying a crate of fruit guarded by enemies. Other bots are discovered by breaking through golden walls, using trampolines to reach elevated areas, and pulling face carvings with the frog gloves. The final bot, Jak from Jak and Daxter, is located near the end of the level atop a secret platform. Collecting all these bots not only completes the level’s challenges but also unlocks additional content and celebrates iconic PlayStation characters.
There are seven bots in Az-Tech Trail, one of two levels that unlock after you complete Sky Garden.
Az-Tech Trail bot #1
The first bot is located on a ledge on the second platform in Az-Tech Trail, right near the start of the level. Flip over the ladybug bot to expose its belly, then use the launch pad on its belly to reach the bot.
Az-Tech Trail bot #2
The second bot is located in on a ledge directly below the first cactus enemy you come across. Jump down to ledge (pictured above) to find a red block. Use the alligator-fist ability you recently acquired to grab the block, revealing a bot.
Az-Tech Trail bot #3
The third bot is can be found directly after you defeat the second cactus enemy. Once it’s down, look to your right to see a cage full of apples. Smash the crate with your alligator-fist ability to free the bot. (Spinning Marsupial)
Az-Tech Trail bot #4
The fourth bot is found shortly after you enter the temple in Az-Tech Trail. You’ll reach a fork in the road, with a red block on the left and a golden door on the right. The bot is behind the golden door (along with four enemies, so watch out).
Az-Tech Trail bot #5
The fifth bot is stuck in a tree on the first platform you land on after exiting the temple. You can reach the tree via jump pad. As for getting the bot down? Simply punch the tree!
Az-Tech Trail bot #6
The sixth bot is located inside a moving platform. Once you get the platforms moving, before continuing on the level, pull on the red block in the front platform to reveal the bot.
Az-Tech Trail bot #7
The seventh bot is located at the peak of Az-Tech Trail. See this ledge above? Climb to it and pull on the red block (which should reveal where the arrow points above) to reveal a portal leading to a platforming challenge. Navigate to the end of it to find and rescue the bot. (Eco Warrior)
Construction Derby bot locations
In the Construction Derby level of Gorilla Nebula in Astro Bot, there are seven bots to find, each located in distinct areas along the stage. The first bot clings to scaffolding on the main path, while the second is revealed by pulling a wire above a pool of cement. After acquiring the dog jetpack power-up, players can ascend platforms to find the third bot across from them. The fourth bot is captured by a UFO along the main path and can be rescued by climbing a ladder. The fifth bot, a special PaRappa the Rapper bot, is hidden in a secret room revealed by activating paint dispensers and tilting platforms. The sixth bot sits atop a flying truck loaded with crates, accessible after defeating enemies and using the jetpack. Finally, the seventh bot, Lammy, is tied up across from a glass platform and can be rescued after defeating enemies in that area.
There are seven bots in Construction Derby, the fourth level of the Gorilla Nebula.
Construction Derby bot #1
The first bot is located right before you cross the level’s first glass bridge, hammering away on a steel beam.
Construction Derby bot #2
The second bot is located right after you cross the glass bridge. You’ll see a pile of cement with two enemies. Defeat the enemies, the pull on the wire (pictured above) coming out of the cement mixer to free the bot.
Construction Derby bot #3
The third bot is located on top of the glass wall immediately after you acquire the bulldog-rushing ability. You can use that ability to cross the wide gaps between platforms leading to the bot’s position.
Construction Derby bot #4
You’ll come across the fourth bot naturally while navigating through the level. It’ll get kidnapped by a flying robot. Cross the pit full of boxes to reach the bot.
Construction Derby bot #5
The fifth bot can be found shortly after you reach the seesaw covered in paint. Going left (up) leads to the rest of the level. But going down (right) opens a route to a portal. In the next room, use your controller to spew paint that’ll reveal invisible platforms. Jump on those platforms to reach the bot. (Pro tip: They don’t need to be “painted” for you to stand on them.) (Lovestruck Lyricist)
Construction Derby bot #6
As you approach the end of the level, you’ll come across the sixth bot. After defeating the second large purple bot with huge metal hands, this floating truck (pictured above) will pull up. Use the bulldog launch pad to reach the sixth bot.
Construction Derby bot #7
The seventh and final bot in Construction Derby is located right before the final stretch of the level. Once you cross a series of steel beams and end up at a partially constructed building, look to your right. You’ll see a rotating glass platform. On the other side of that, flanked by two enemies, is the bot. (Shredding Sheep)
Apes on the Loose bot locations
In the “Apes on the Loose” level of Gorilla Nebula in Astro Bot, players can find a series of elusive ape-themed bots scattered throughout the stage. These bots include the Nervous Ape, found in a circular courtyard with bushes; the Natural Ape, which runs around a central structure after climbing a walkable wall; and the Cheeky Ape near a water fountain. Players must use various tactics such as chasing, using the scanner to detect hidden bots, and throwing dynamite to release bots trapped by enemies or obstacles. Notable bots like the Sky-Walking Ape require careful pursuit across fragile glass platforms, while others like the Self-Aware Ape and Goofy Ape roam specific paths and slopes. The level blends platforming with bot-catching mechanics reminiscent of Ape Escape, making it a dynamic and engaging challenge for collectors aiming to rescue all bots in Gorilla Nebula.
There are ten bots in Apes on the Loose, the final main level of Gorilla Nebula.
Apes on the Loose bot #1
After climbing the ladder and being introduced to the ape radar, it’s hidden inside the right set of hedges, second from the right. (Nervous Ape)
Apes on the Loose bot #2
Progress until you reach the area with a giant statue in the center. This bot ape is initially sitting on the crate straight ahead before fleeing. The trick here is to use the grass to cut inside the path so you can catch up to this bot. (Natural Ape)
Apes on the Loose bot #3
From the start of the statue area, turn left to find a fountain. There’s an ape bot here, which you can chase by cutting through the inside of the fountain as it runs around the outside. (Cheeky Ape)
Apes on the Loose bot #4
On the left side of the statue area (near the fountain) is a rock formation with a UFO and a bot flying around it. Defeat the green enemy on the nearby platform, and pull out the dynamite from the ground below. After throwing the dynamite and crash landing the UFO, chase the monkey until it’s caught. (Aerial Ape)
Apes on the Loose bot #5
In the far left corner of the statue area is a series of hedges. Hiding in middle hedge at the far end is where you’ll find another ape. (Crazy Ape)
Apes on the Loose bot #6
At the far end of the statue area, climb up the ladder and an ape bot will run over the glass bridge, past a puzzle piece. Wait until it has run to the far end so you know where to safely step, then follow it at the end and catch. (Sky-Walking Ape)
Apes on the Loose bot #7
In the far right corner of the statue area, defeat the green enemy on the platform and use the flower to glide up to the triangle-shaped struts above. Use your hover ability to fly over the middle of these struts to catch this ape bot. (Self-Aware Ape)
Apes on the Loose bot #8
On the right side of the statue arena are some steps and a ramp. This ape is here, and will flee down the ramp, where you can circle round the nearby poles to catch it. (Goofy Ape)
Apes on the Loose bot #9
To the right where you first enter the statue arena is a mud pile. Destroy the crate of bananas in the center to reveal the ape, and hover over the mud pile to cut across the path of the ape so it can be caught. (Shy Ape)
Apes on the Loose bot #10
After enough ape bots are caught, a grind rail will appear around the central statue. Take it up to face the Spectre boss. Defeat it to get this bot. (Albino Antagonist)
Bonus Gorilla Nebula bots
The Gorilla Nebula in Astro Bot is the first world players explore, featuring five main stages and four locked bonus levels, with a total of 42 bots to find. These bots are scattered throughout vibrant environments like Sky Garden and Creamy Canyon, often hidden in tricky spots that require careful exploration and puzzle-solving. Collecting these bots is essential for unlocking new paths and progressing through the game’s narrative. Some bots are themed after iconic PlayStation franchises, adding a fun layer of nostalgia. For players aiming at 100% completion, the Gorilla Nebula offers a rewarding challenge with its mix of collectible bots and secret areas to discover.
Want to discover the hidden secrets behind all 42 Gorilla Nebula bots in Astro Bot
Discover the hidden secrets behind all 42 Gorilla Nebula bots in Astro Bot by mastering the art of exploration and timing. From the five main stages to three elusive secret levels, each bot awaits your keen eye and quick melee attack to be rescued. Unlock hidden planets by interacting with asteroids and completing challenges like defeating the mighty boss, Mighty Chewy, to reveal new paths and complete your cosmic collection. Our comprehensive guide will walk you through every nook and cranny of the Gorilla Nebula, ensuring no bot is left behind on your PlayStation 5 adventure.
What are the most effective methods to find all elusive Gorilla Nebula bots in Astro Bot
The most effective methods to find all elusive Gorilla Nebula bots in Astro Bot involve a combination of thorough exploration, using in-game tools, and unlocking hidden levels:
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Explore every nook and cranny of the five main stages and the four locked levels in Gorilla Nebula, as bots can be hidden behind enemies, in secret areas, or on high platforms. Use your melee attack to collect bots once spotted.
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Utilize the Ape Detector (L2 button) to sense vibrations near hidden bots, especially in dense areas like the plaza with the big monkey statue, helping you locate bots that run away or hide.
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Unlock and complete the three hidden levels in Gorilla Nebula-Rolling Star Sola, Retro Rampage 1, and Crumble Rumble 1-since each contains additional bots not found in the main stages.
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After defeating the boss Mighty Chewy, fly around the nebula to trigger hidden events by colliding with small planetoids or asteroids, which reveal secret levels or bots.
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Replay completed levels and use the robot bird companion by paying 200 coins at the birdhouse that appears at the start of a level. This bird pings the locations of any remaining hidden bots, puzzle pieces, and secret Void levels, making it much easier to find elusive collectibles.
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Watch comprehensive walkthrough videos or guides that provide step-by-step locations and strategies for each bot, including tips for chasing fast-moving bots and accessing secret exits.
By combining these strategies-careful exploration, using the Ape Detector, unlocking hidden levels, leveraging the robot bird’s ping, and consulting detailed guides-you can efficiently find all 42 Gorilla Nebula bots in Astro Bot on PS5.
