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While showcasing his game at a festival, Canadian Maximus Trest caught the eyes of the PlayStation team. Max, who is only 13, is ahead in many classes is taking a year off school to focus on his game, Astrolander.
Astrolander is an an action-adventure and co-operative game that is set to release on PlayStation 5 in 2024.
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