Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

Astro Bot, the delightful 3D adventure platformer crafted by Team Asobi to commemorate 30 years of PlayStation, continues to capture hearts and headlines. Dive into the latest updates and achievements of this beloved game!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot secured top honors at the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the Best Game award and leading the night with an impressive total of five awards. Comedian Phil Wang hosted the ceremony, celebrating the year's standout titles.

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

March 21

⚫︎ After Astro Bot's Game of the Year triumph in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made waves at the Game Developers Conference. He highlighted the importance of crafting compact, finishable 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 that a smaller scope allows for creative control and offers players a game they can actually complete—a compelling notion in today's era of endless 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 introduces a new level, "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 throughout February and March, with the final level launching in mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi has announced the rollout of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting today with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates will release a new level each Thursday until March 13, each offering increased difficulty, a unique Special Bot to rescue, and replay options 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

⚫︎ Former Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aimé, praised Astro Bot, which won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. The game, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, draws inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from fans across both gaming communities.

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. Finalists raced through this new level, aiming to set the fastest clear time and claim victory in the competition.

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

2024

December 17

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

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

December 11

⚫︎ Astro Bot was crowned Game of the Year, celebrated for its outstanding overall experience across both creative and technical fields. It triumphed over formidable 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 update for Astro Bot, "Winter Wonder," set to 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 named Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards during 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 secure the top honor.

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

November 22

⚫︎ Team ASOBI, the mastermind behind Astro Bot, was honored as Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade follows the critical success of Astro Bot, which garnered four nominations after its September release, beating out 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 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, 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 impressive milestone in less than two months.

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