Astro Bot is a gorgeous game, but unlike a lot of PlayStation first-party games, it doesn't seem to have a photo mode. Well, that's because it's a secret. You can use Astro Bot's photo mode once you've met its unlock requirements, and in this guide we'll walk you through how to do just that.

Astro Bot photo mode

As you explore Astro Bot's dozens of levels, you'll soon discover hidden puzzle pieces. Most levels are hiding three in total, and the Crash Site hub world is hiding 11 more around the map. Even more can sometimes be seen floating around the space map overworld. To put it simply, Astro Bot's photo mode can be unlocked once you've collected a great number of these, which will come around the midway point in the game, depending on how diligently you chase down secret puzzle pieces.

This is because puzzle pieces unlock various attractions and shops in the Crash Site. The first of them is the gacha machine, a crane game that takes your coins and trades you collectibles, costumes, and ship paint jobs.