Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

Astro Bot is a captivating 3D adventure platformer developed by Team Asobi, crafted to celebrate 30 years of PlayStation. Dive into the latest updates and exciting developments of 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 amassing a total of five awards. The ceremony, brilliantly hosted by comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the cream of the crop in gaming over the past year.

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

March 21

⚫︎ After Astro Bot's crowning as Game of the Year in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, sparked interest with his comments at the Game Developers Conference. He championed the value of crafting compact, completable games, stating, "From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game." Doucet highlighted how a smaller scope enabled the team to retain creative control and deliver a game that players could finish—a compelling notion in an era of ever-growing 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 thrilling new level, Hard to Bear, featuring a nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC series, which has been rolling out five free weekly levels throughout February and March. The final level in this exciting series is set to launch in mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi has kicked off the release of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the introduction of the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates will roll out every Thursday until March 13, each offering increased challenges, a unique Special Bot to rescue, and the chance to replay in Time Attack mode with online leaderboards.

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

January 23

⚫︎ Reggie Fils-Aimé, the former president of Nintendo of America, has expressed his admiration for Astro Bot, the Game of the Year winner at The Game Awards 2024. Developed by Sony and Team Asobi, Astro Bot draws inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., capturing the hearts of fans from both camps.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team Asobi unveiled an exciting, previously unseen Astro Bot speedrun stage at this weekend's PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through the new level to set the fastest clear times, vying for victory in the thrilling competition.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ In 2024, Team Asobi's Astro Bot swept multiple top awards, including Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was lauded for its vivid visuals, nostalgic character tributes, immersive sound design, and innovative haptic feedback. It also received accolades for its accessibility features, such as high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Voted one of the year's best titles, Astro Bot solidified Team Asobi's position as a leader in innovative 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 was crowned Game of the Year for its outstanding experience across creative and technical domains. It outshone formidable competitors such as 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 update for Astro Bot, titled Winter Wonder, set to release on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a heartfelt thank-you to fans following the game's warm reception since its launch on PlayStation 5 earlier in the year.

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

December 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot was honored with the Best Game of the Year award at the 2024 Titanium Awards, presented during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. The platformer bested Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to claim the top spot.

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

November 22

⚫︎ Team Asobi, the creative force behind Astro Bot, was celebrated as Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade followed the critical acclaim of Astro Bot, which was nominated in four categories after its September release, outshining fellow nominees including 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 2024 nominations were revealed, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leading the pack 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 sparking some debate.

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

November 8

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

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