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 updates and developments surrounding this beloved game!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot soared to new heights at the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the prestigious Best Game award and sweeping up a total of five accolades. Hosted by the charismatic Phil Wang, the ceremony celebrated the finest in gaming from the past year.

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

March 21

⚫︎ After securing the Game of the Year title in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head Nicolas Doucet shared insightful remarks at the Game Developers Conference. Doucet championed the value of crafting compact, completable games in an industry often obsessed with grandeur.

"From the outset, we embraced the idea that it's perfectly fine to develop a smaller game," Doucet remarked. He highlighted how a more focused scope enabled the team to retain creative control and deliver an experience that players could actually finish—a refreshing notion amid 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 brings a thrilling new level named Hard to Bear, featuring a nod to The Order: 1886. This update is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, which offers five free levels released weekly throughout February and March. The series concludes with a final level set to launch mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi announced the release of five exciting new levels for Astro Bot, kicking off with the introduction of the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free updates, released every Thursday until March 13, feature increasingly challenging levels, each with a unique Special Bot to rescue and options for 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 expressed high praise for Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner. Developed by Sony and Team Asobi, the game draws inspiration from iconic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from both its own community and Nintendo enthusiasts.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled a never-before-seen Astro Bot speedrun stage at this weekend's PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through this novel level, vying for the fastest completion time and the chance to claim tournament victory.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ In 2024, Astro Bot by Team ASOBI not only won multiple awards but also shone in categories like Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. Celebrated for its vivid visuals, nostalgic character tributes, and innovative haptic feedback, the game also received accolades for its accessibility features, including high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Voted one of the year's best, 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 was crowned Game of the Year for its exceptional overall experience, surpassing formidable competitors like 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 the release of a free Astro Bot update called Winter Wonder, set to launch on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a token of appreciation 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

⚫︎ At the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference, Astro Bot was honored as the Best Game of the Year. It outshone strong contenders such as 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. Following the critical acclaim of Astro Bot, which garnered four nominations after its September release, Team ASOBI outshone other 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 revealed its nominations, 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 controversy.

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 Team Asobi and launched on September 6, the game reached this impressive milestone in just under two months.

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