The Gorilla Nebula bots are the first major set of collectibles players will encounter in Astro Bot. Across the world’s five main levels, boss stage and hidden challenge stages, there are 42 bots to rescue.
Finding bots is important because they are used to unlock new routes around the Crash Site and progress through parts of the main story. Most bots can be collected by hitting them once, but plenty are hidden behind puzzles, placed on difficult platforms or carried away by enemies.
This guide covers every Gorilla Nebula bot location, including the themed VIP bots based on PlayStation characters.
How Many Gorilla Nebula Bots Are There?
There are 42 Gorilla Nebula bots in total.
| Gorilla Nebula level | Number of bots |
|---|---|
| Sky Garden | 7 |
| Creamy Canyon | 7 |
| Az-Tech Trail | 7 |
| Construction Derby | 7 |
| Apes on the Loose | 10 |
| Mighty Chewy boss stage | 1 |
| Hidden stages | 3 |
| Total | 42 |
The five main levels contain 38 bots between them. The remaining four are awarded for completing the Mighty Chewy boss battle and the three hidden Gorilla Nebula stages.
All Sky Garden Gorilla Nebula Bots
Sky Garden is the first full level in Gorilla Nebula and contains seven bots.
| Bot | Location |
|---|---|
| Sky Garden Bot 1 | Found waving a flag on the stairs at the far end of the opening platform. |
| Sky Garden Bot 2 | Clinging to a stone pillar on the second main platform while enemies gather nearby. |
| Sky Garden Bot 3 | Tied to a tree on the platform reached shortly after collecting the first puzzle piece. |
| Sky Garden Bot 4 | Hidden inside an underground room beneath the large lake. |
| Sky Garden Bot 5 | Swimming alongside the turtles in the central lake. |
| Sky Garden Bot 6 | Trapped in a bubble at the bottom of the vertical water section near the end. |
| Sky Garden Bot 7 | Hidden inside a planter shortly before the level exit. |
Sky Garden Bot 1
Continue across the first platform until you reach the stairs. The first bot is standing in plain sight at the top, waving a flag.
Sky Garden Bot 2
After reaching the second large platform, look towards the stone spire. The bot is hanging from the side while several enemies wait nearby.
Defeat the enemies and hit the bot to rescue it.
Sky Garden Bot 3
Continue past the first puzzle piece and land on the next platform. The third bot is tied to a nearby tree.
This is the Tooled-Up Mechanic VIP bot.
Sky Garden Bot 4
Enter the large lake and swim down to the bottom.
Look for the spinning mechanism and perform a charged spin attack on it. This opens an entrance leading to an underground chamber.
Inside the chamber, locate the large bubble at the back of the room. Unzip it to release the Multiversal Rebel bot.
Sky Garden Bot 5
Return to the main lake and look for the group of swimming turtles. The fifth bot is paddling through the water alongside them.
Sky Garden Bot 6
Later in the level, Astro travels upwards through a tall cylinder of water. Swim to the bottom of this section to find the sixth bot trapped inside an air bubble.
Several enemies are positioned nearby, so clear them before attempting the rescue.
Sky Garden Bot 7
Near the end of Sky Garden, look for the large planter.
Jump onto it and hit the flower growing from its centre. The final Sky Garden bot will spring out of the planter.
All Creamy Canyon Gorilla Nebula Bots
Creamy Canyon becomes available after completing Sky Garden. There are seven Gorilla Nebula bots hidden throughout the level.
| Bot | Location |
|---|---|
| Creamy Canyon Bot 1 | Hanging from a tree immediately after entering the level. |
| Creamy Canyon Bot 2 | On the lower path before the frozen lake, near a snowman. |
| Creamy Canyon Bot 3 | Carried away by a flying enemy and rescued near the summit. |
| Creamy Canyon Bot 4 | Beneath a cracked section of ground beside the large ice wall. |
| Creamy Canyon Bot 5 | Inside a hidden chamber below the skating rink. |
| Creamy Canyon Bot 6 | On a raised ledge beside the skating rink. |
| Creamy Canyon Bot 7 | Appears near the final jump pad. |
Creamy Canyon Bot 1
The first bot is hanging from a tree near the beginning of Creamy Canyon.
Punch the tree to make the bot fall down.
This is the Legendary Mercenary VIP bot.
Creamy Canyon Bot 2
Before crossing the frozen lake, avoid heading directly across the floating ice blocks.
Drop down to the lower section of the platform instead. Follow the path until you reach the bot sitting close to a snowman.
Creamy Canyon Bot 3
The third bot appears on the main route but is quickly grabbed by a flying tractor-beam enemy.
Follow the enemy towards the summit. When you reach the ladybug robot, knock it onto its back and use the launch pad on its stomach to gain enough height to reach the bot.
This is the Psychic Menace VIP bot.
Creamy Canyon Bot 4
Before climbing the major ice wall, grab the nearby pig enemy.
Throw the pig into the giant icicle positioned in the corner of the platform. Breaking the icicle reveals a glowing crack in the ground.
Stand over the crack and perform a charged spin attack to uncover a ladder. Climb down to find the fourth bot.
Creamy Canyon Bot 5
At the top of Creamy Canyon, enter the circular skating rink where two ladybug enemies are sliding into each other.
Look to the right-hand side of the rink for a ladder leading down the cliff. At the bottom, perform a charged spin attack over the glowing crack.
Inside the hidden room, use the enemies to destroy the surrounding icicles. The fifth bot is concealed behind them.
This is the Mystery Ninja VIP bot.
Creamy Canyon Bot 6
The sixth bot is close to the previous location.
Return to the skating rink and look towards the raised ledge on the right. Knock over a ladybug robot and position it beneath the ledge.
Use the launch pad on its stomach to jump high enough to reach the bot.
Creamy Canyon Bot 7
Continue towards the end of Creamy Canyon.
The final bot appears after the jump pad leading into the closing section of the level is revealed.
All Az-Tech Trail Gorilla Nebula Bots
Az-Tech Trail is the second level unlocked after completing Sky Garden. It contains seven bots.
| Bot | Location |
|---|---|
| Az-Tech Trail Bot 1 | On a raised ledge near the beginning of the level. |
| Az-Tech Trail Bot 2 | Behind a red block beneath the first cactus enemy. |
| Az-Tech Trail Bot 3 | Inside a cage of apples after the second cactus enemy. |
| Az-Tech Trail Bot 4 | Behind a gold door inside the temple. |
| Az-Tech Trail Bot 5 | Stuck in a tree after leaving the temple. |
| Az-Tech Trail Bot 6 | Hidden inside one of the moving platforms. |
| Az-Tech Trail Bot 7 | At the end of a hidden platforming challenge near the summit. |
Az-Tech Trail Bot 1
The first bot is on a raised ledge near the second major platform.
Knock the nearby ladybug robot onto its back and use the launch pad on its stomach to reach the ledge.
Az-Tech Trail Bot 2
After obtaining the alligator punching ability, continue until you encounter the first cactus enemy.
Drop down onto the ledge beneath it and look for the red block. Grab and pull the block using the alligator ability to reveal the bot.
Az-Tech Trail Bot 3
Defeat the second cactus enemy and look to the right.
A cage filled with apples is positioned nearby. Smash the cage using the alligator punching ability to free the Spinning Marsupial bot.
Az-Tech Trail Bot 4
Continue into the temple until the path splits.
The red block is on the left, while a gold door is on the right. Enter through the gold door to find the fourth bot inside with several enemies.
Defeat the enemies before rescuing the bot.
Az-Tech Trail Bot 5
After leaving the temple, land on the next main platform.
The fifth bot is stuck in a tree. Use the nearby jump pad to reach the tree, then punch the trunk to knock the bot free.
Az-Tech Trail Bot 6
When the moving platforms activate, do not immediately continue along the main route.
Check the front moving platform for a red block. Pull the block out to reveal the sixth bot hidden inside.
Az-Tech Trail Bot 7
Near the highest point of Az-Tech Trail, climb onto the raised ledge and pull the red block.
This reveals a portal leading to a separate platforming section. Complete the challenge to reach the Eco Warrior bot at the end.
All Construction Derby Gorilla Nebula Bots
Construction Derby is the fourth main Gorilla Nebula level and contains seven bots.
| Bot | Location |
|---|---|
| Construction Derby Bot 1 | On a steel beam before the first glass bridge. |
| Construction Derby Bot 2 | Inside the cement mixer after the first glass bridge. |
| Construction Derby Bot 3 | On top of a glass wall after obtaining the bulldog ability. |
| Construction Derby Bot 4 | Carried away by a flying enemy over the box pit. |
| Construction Derby Bot 5 | At the end of the invisible platform room. |
| Construction Derby Bot 6 | On a floating truck near the end of the level. |
| Construction Derby Bot 7 | Beyond the rotating glass platform near the final section. |
Construction Derby Bot 1
The first bot is found before crossing the initial glass bridge.
Look along the steel beams to see it hammering away on the metal.
Construction Derby Bot 2
After crossing the glass bridge, defeat the two enemies standing beside the cement pile.
Pull the exposed wire connected to the cement mixer to release the second bot.
Construction Derby Bot 3
Continue until Astro receives the bulldog dash ability.
The third bot is standing on top of a nearby glass wall. Use the bulldog dash to cross the wide gaps between the platforms and reach it.
Construction Derby Bot 4
The fourth bot appears naturally along the main route but is captured by a flying robot.
Cross the pit filled with boxes and defeat the enemy to rescue the bot.
Construction Derby Bot 5
When you reach the paint-covered seesaw, the upward route continues through the level.
Instead, travel down the opposite side to find a portal. Enter the portal and use the controller paint mechanic to reveal the invisible platforms.
Follow the platforms across the room to reach the Lovestruck Lyricist bot.
The invisible platforms remain solid even when they are not completely covered in paint, so you only need enough paint to judge their positions.
Construction Derby Bot 6
Near the end of the level, defeat the second large purple enemy with the oversized metal hands.
A floating construction truck will arrive afterwards. Use the bulldog launch pad to reach the sixth bot standing on the vehicle.
Construction Derby Bot 7
Continue across the steel beams until you reach the partially completed building.
Look to the right for a rotating glass platform. Cross the platform and defeat the two enemies guarding the Shredding Sheep bot.
All Apes on the Loose Gorilla Nebula Bots
Apes on the Loose is the final main level in Gorilla Nebula. Instead of rescuing standard bots, Astro must chase and capture ten ape bots using the ape radar.
| Bot | VIP name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apes on the Loose Bot 1 | Nervous Ape | Inside the hedge near the radar tutorial. |
| Apes on the Loose Bot 2 | Natural Ape | Running around the grass near the central statue. |
| Apes on the Loose Bot 3 | Cheeky Ape | Circling the fountain on the left. |
| Apes on the Loose Bot 4 | Aerial Ape | Flying around the rocks in a UFO. |
| Apes on the Loose Bot 5 | Crazy Ape | Inside the hedge in the far-left corner. |
| Apes on the Loose Bot 6 | Sky-Walking Ape | Across the glass bridge at the back of the area. |
| Apes on the Loose Bot 7 | Self-Aware Ape | On the triangular beams in the far-right corner. |
| Apes on the Loose Bot 8 | Goofy Ape | Near the steps and ramp on the right. |
| Apes on the Loose Bot 9 | Shy Ape | Inside a banana crate in the mud. |
| Apes on the Loose Bot 10 | Albino Antagonist | Awarded after defeating Spectre. |
Apes on the Loose Bot 1
After climbing the ladder and receiving the ape radar, search the hedge section on the right.
The Nervous Ape is hidden inside the second hedge from the right.
Apes on the Loose Bot 2
Enter the large area with the central statue.
The Natural Ape begins on a crate directly ahead before running away. Chase it through the grass and cut across the inside of its route rather than following directly behind.
Apes on the Loose Bot 3
From the entrance to the statue area, turn left and head towards the fountain.
The Cheeky Ape runs around the outside of the fountain. Move through the centre to intercept it.
Apes on the Loose Bot 4
Look for the rocky area near the fountain where an ape is flying around in a UFO.
Defeat the green enemy on the nearby platform, then pull the dynamite from the ground. Throw the dynamite at the UFO to force it to crash.
Once the Aerial Ape lands, chase and capture it.
Apes on the Loose Bot 5
Travel to the far-left corner of the statue area and search the hedge maze.
The Crazy Ape is hidden inside the middle hedge at the far end.
Apes on the Loose Bot 6
At the back of the main area, climb the ladder.
The Sky-Walking Ape will run across the glass bridge near a puzzle piece. Watch where it steps, then follow the same safe route across the glass and capture it on the other side.
Apes on the Loose Bot 7
Move to the far-right corner and defeat the green enemy on the platform.
Use the flower to glide towards the triangular framework above. Hover across the centre of the beams to catch the Self-Aware Ape.
Apes on the Loose Bot 8
On the right-hand side of the statue area, look for the steps and sloping ramp.
The Goofy Ape will run down the ramp. Circle around the nearby poles to cut it off rather than chasing directly behind.
Apes on the Loose Bot 9
Near the entrance to the statue area is a large patch of mud.
Destroy the banana crate in the middle to reveal the Shy Ape. Hover across the mud to avoid being slowed down and intercept the ape as it runs around the edge.
Apes on the Loose Bot 10
Once enough ape bots have been captured, a grind rail appears around the central statue.
Ride the rail to reach the Spectre boss encounter. Defeat Spectre to rescue the Albino Antagonist bot.
Gorilla Nebula Boss Bot
Completing the Gorilla Nebula boss stage rewards one additional bot.
| Stage | Bot reward |
|---|---|
| Mighty Chewy | 1 bot |
Defeat Mighty Chewy to rescue the bot and complete the main story portion of Gorilla Nebula.
Gorilla Nebula Hidden Stage Bots
Three more Gorilla Nebula bots are connected to the world’s hidden stages.
| Collectible source | Number of bots |
|---|---|
| Hidden stage 1 | 1 |
| Hidden stage 2 | 1 |
| Hidden stage 3 | 1 |
| Total hidden stage bots | 3 |
These stages are not immediately visible on the main map. They must be discovered by locating hidden entrances while flying through Gorilla Nebula.
Each hidden stage awards one bot when completed.
Gorilla Nebula Bots Checklist
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Do You Need Every Gorilla Nebula Bot?
You do not need to collect all 42 Gorilla Nebula bots immediately to continue playing, but rescuing bots remains a major part of progression.
Bots gather at the Crash Site and can work together to open routes, move large objects and reach new areas. Collecting all Gorilla Nebula bots also contributes towards full completion and ensures none of the world’s VIP characters are missed.
Gorilla Nebula Bots Frequently Asked Questions
How many bots are in Gorilla Nebula?
There are 42 Gorilla Nebula bots. This includes 38 bots across the five main levels, one from Mighty Chewy and three from hidden stages.
Which Gorilla Nebula level has the most bots?
Apes on the Loose has ten bots. Each of the other four main levels contains seven.
How do you collect bots in Astro Bot?
Most bots are collected by hitting them with Astro’s basic melee attack. Some must first be freed from cages, bubbles, enemies or hidden rooms.
Are there VIP bots in Gorilla Nebula?
Yes. Several Gorilla Nebula bots are themed around characters from PlayStation games, including the Spinning Marsupial, Legendary Mercenary, Mystery Ninja and Eco Warrior.
How many hidden Gorilla Nebula bots are there?
There are three bots awarded through hidden Gorilla Nebula stages.
Finding Every Gorilla Nebula Bot
Tracking down all 42 Gorilla Nebula bots requires exploring away from the main route, checking lower platforms and using each level’s ability in less obvious places.
Sky Garden introduces underwater secrets, Creamy Canyon hides bots beneath the ice, Az-Tech Trail uses pull blocks and hidden portals, while Construction Derby makes use of the bulldog dash and invisible platforms. Apes on the Loose changes the formula completely by turning each rescue into a chase.
Once every main level, boss stage and hidden challenge has been cleared, the Gorilla Nebula bot collection will be complete.
