Guide to Changing Appearance in Astro Bot and Unlocking All Outfits

Astro Bot transcends the conventional platformer genre, acting as a heartfelt tribute not only to the PlayStation ecosystem but also to the broader gaming industry. With over 150 unique VIP Bots inspired by legendary video game figures, the game showcases a variety of special outfits that players can use to customize Astro’s appearance.

These outfits largely reflect well-known video game characters, though some are derived from other themes as well. This article provides a comprehensive guide to changing outfits within the game and offers insight on unlocking all available variations.

Updated December 15, 2024, by Tom Bowen: The recent Winter Wonder DLC stage adds four new Astro Bot outfits, including two inspired by renowned PlayStation titles. This guide has been updated to detail how to access these new outfits, along with images for reference.

How to Change Outfits in Astro Bot

To begin customizing Astro’s outfits, players must first unlock the Changing Room. This is achieved by collecting 48 Puzzle Pieces. Once unlocked, the Changing Room can be accessed at the Crash Site, where you simply need to press the Square button and have Astro select the desired outfit.

Unlocking Every Outfit in Astro Bot

Astro Bot features a total of twenty outfits in its base game, where fifteen can be acquired as Gatcha Lab rewards. Players who pre-ordered the game receive the Lovestruck Lyricist outfit, while those opting for the Digital Deluxe edition gain access to the Golden and Yharnam Hunter outfits. The ultimate unlockable is Astro’s Throwback outfit, available after completing the Great Master Challenge.

Astro’s Default Outfit (Available by default)
Bovine Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Cheeky Ape Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Eco Warrior Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Fungus Head Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Golden Outfit (Digital Deluxe Edition Bonus)
Gravity Shifter Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Horned Protector Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Lovestruck Lyricist Outfit (Pre-order bonus)
Pirate Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Pro Driver Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Red Panda Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Ring-Tailed Thief Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Skelly Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Stealth Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Teddy Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Throwback Outfit (Great Master Challenge reward)
Tooled-Up Mechanic Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Wandering Trespasser Outfit (Gatcha Lab prize)
Yarnham Hunter Outfit (Digital Deluxe Edition Bonus)

For players interested in earning more coins to spend in the Gatcha Lab, the final Lost Galaxy stage is an efficient place to farm these resources.

DLC Outfits in Astro Bot

The Winter Wonder DLC introduces four new outfits, each concealed within one of the fourteen golden Christmas presents hidden throughout the new stage. Players aiming for completion will need to track these down. For those encountering challenges, detailed guides are linked below to assist in locating each outfit.

Festive Fellow Outfit
Vengeful Spirit Outfit
Antler Adventurer Outfit
Archstone Explorer Outfit

Astro Bot Outfits Inspired by Video Game Characters

Out of the 24 outfits available in Astro Bot, 13 are creatively inspired by notable video game characters. All these characters are also featured as VIP Bots, but unlocking the outfits does not require rescuing them.