Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

Astro Bot is a captivating 3D adventure platformer developed by Team Asobi, crafted to commemorate 30 years of PlayStation. Dive into the latest news and updates on this enchanting game!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot shone brightly at the BAFTA Games Awards, securing the prestigious Best Game award and accumulating a total of five accolades. The event, hosted by the talented comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the year's most exceptional video game achievements.

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

March 21

⚫︎ After clinching the Game of the Year title in 2024, Team Asobi's head, Nicolas Doucet, shared insightful comments at the Game Developers Conference. He highlighted the significance of developing compact, completable games in an industry often driven by expansive projects. "From the start, we embraced the idea that it's okay to create a smaller game," Doucet stated, emphasizing that such a focus allows for greater creative control and offers players a manageable experience amidst their 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

⚫︎ The latest Astro Bot update introduces an exciting new level called Hard to Bear, which pays homage to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, featuring five free weekly levels released from February through March, with the final level set to launch mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi has unveiled a series of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These updates, available every Thursday through March 13, bring increased challenges, unique Special Bots to rescue, and the chance to compete in Time Attack mode on 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, expressed his admiration for Astro Bot, which secured the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2024. This 3D platformer, a product of Sony and Team Asobi's collaboration, draws inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., garnering praise from fans and industry veterans alike.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI introduced an exciting new Astro Bot speedrun stage during a recent PlayStation tournament. Competitors faced the challenge of navigating this previously unseen level to achieve the fastest completion time and win the competition.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Astro Bot by Team ASOBI swept multiple awards in 2024, including Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game's vibrant visuals, nostalgic character tributes, immersive sound, and innovative haptic feedback were among the highlights. It also received accolades for its accessibility features like high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller, solidifying Team ASOBI's reputation as a leader in game design innovation.

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

December 11

⚫︎ Astro Bot has been crowned Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, outshining strong contenders such as Metaphor: ReFantazio, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The title was celebrated for its exceptional overall experience across creative and technical domains.

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

December 11

⚫︎ Team ASOBI has announced a free update for Astro Bot titled Winter Wonder, set to release on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a token of appreciation for the game's enthusiastic reception since its PlayStation 5 launch 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 during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference. The platformer surpassed notable titles like Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to claim the top prize.

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 named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade follows the critical acclaim of Astro Bot, which garnered four nominations post its September release, beating out competitors like 11 Bit Studios and Arrowhead Game Studios.

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 have been revealed, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leading with seven nominations each, including Game of the Year. Other notable 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, has achieved sales of 1.5 million copies by November 3. Developed by Sony's Team Asobi and launched on September 6, the game reached this impressive milestone in less than two months.

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