Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

Astro Bot is a 3D adventure platformer by Team Asobi, created to celebrate 30 years of PlayStation. Dive into the latest news and developments about this beloved game!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot triumphed at the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the prestigious Best Game award and leading the night with a total of five accolades. Hosted by comedian Phil Wang, the ceremony celebrated the standout games from the past year.

Read more: [Astro Bot wins Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards](Video Games Chronicles)

March 21

⚫︎ Following Astro Bot's Game of the Year win in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, shared insightful comments at the Game Developers Conference. He highlighted the importance of crafting compact, completable games in an industry often obsessed with scale.

"From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game," Doucet stated. He emphasized how a smaller scope enabled the team to maintain creative control and deliver a game that players could finish, addressing the growing issue of game backlogs.

Read more: Astro Bot director says precisely what the industry needs to hear: "It's OK to make a small game" because "players today have a backlog of games" they can't complete

March 6

⚫︎ Astro Bot's latest update brings a new level, Hard to Bear, which includes a special nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC rollout, featuring five free weekly levels throughout February and March. The final level of this series is set to launch in mid-March.

Read more: [Astro Bot Update Adds New DLC Level](Game Rant)

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi announced the introduction of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates, released every Thursday until March 13, will feature increasing difficulty, a unique Special Bot to rescue, and Time Attack mode with online leaderboards.

Read more: [Astro Bot: five new levels and Special Bots begin rolling out today](PS Blog)

January 23

⚫︎ Former Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aimé, praised Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner at The Game Awards. The 3D platformer, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, drew inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from both its fans and Nintendo enthusiasts.

Read more: [Reggie Fils-Aime Has High Praise for Astro Bot](Game Rant)

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled a brand-new Astro Bot speedrun stage at this weekend’s PlayStation tournament. Finalists competed to set the fastest clear time on this previously unseen level, adding excitement to the competition.

Read more: Never-before-seen Astro Bot level debuts at weekend PlayStation Tournament

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Team ASOBI's Astro Bot swept multiple categories in 2024, winning awards for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game's vibrant visuals, nostalgic character tributes, immersive sound design, and innovative haptic feedback were lauded. It also received accolades for its accessibility features, including high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Voted as one of the year's top titles, Astro Bot solidified Team ASOBI's reputation for groundbreaking game design.

Read more: [Astro Bot Win Best PS5 Game in the PS Blog Game of the Year 2024](PS Blog)

December 11

⚫︎ Astro Bot clinched the Game of the Year title, recognized for its exceptional experience across creative and technical domains. It outperformed strong competitors including Metaphor: ReFantazio, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Read more: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year at TGA 2024

December 11

⚫︎ Team ASOBI announced a free Astro Bot update titled Winter Wonder, set for release on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a thank-you to fans following the game's successful launch on PlayStation 5 earlier in the year.

Read more: [Astro Bot: Winter Wonder update out tomorrow](PlayStation Blog)

December 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot was crowned Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards, presented at the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. It surpassed Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to claim the top honor.

Read more: [Astro Bot chosen as GOTY at the BIG's Titanium Awards](Games Reactor)

November 22

⚫︎ Team ASOBI, the creators of Astro Bot, were honored with Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade followed the critical success of Astro Bot, which garnered four nominations post its September release. Team ASOBI outshone other nominees like 11 Bit Studios (Frostpunk 2) and Arrowhead Game Studios (Helldivers 2).

Read more: [Astro Bot developer Team ASOBI is crowned Studio of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024](Games Radar)

December

⚫︎ The Game Awards announced its 2024 nominations, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leading with seven nominations each, including Game of the Year. Other contenders for the top award include Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Balatro, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the latter stirring some controversy.

Read more: [The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead nominations](Gosu Gamers)

November 8

⚫︎ Sony revealed that Astro Bot, the exclusive PlayStation 5 platformer, has sold 1.5 million copies as of November 3. Developed by Sony-owned Team Asobi and released on September 6, the game achieved this milestone in just under two months.

Read more: PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Sells 1.5 Million in 2 Months