Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

Astro Bot is a 3D adventure platformer developed by Team Asobi, designed 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 clinched the top prize at the BAFTA Games Awards, earning the coveted Best Game title and sweeping a total of five awards. The event, hosted by the witty comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the most outstanding games of 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 accolade in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head Nicolas Doucet made headlines at the Game Developers Conference with his insightful comments. Doucet highlighted the importance of developing compact, completable games in an industry often fixated on expansive titles.

"From the outset, we embraced the idea of crafting a compact game," Doucet remarked. He emphasized that a more focused scope enabled the team to retain full creative control and deliver an experience that players could feasibly finish, a refreshing approach amidst the ever-growing backlog of games.

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 update for Astro Bot introduces a thrilling new level named Hard to Bear, complete with a nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, which features five free weekly levels released throughout February and March. The series will conclude with its final level launching in mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi announced the launch of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting today with the introduction of the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates will roll out every Thursday until March 13, each level offering escalating difficulty, a unique Special Bot to rescue, and the chance to compete 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, recently praised Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner at The Game Awards. Developed by Sony and Team Asobi, this 3D platformer draws significant inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from fans of both franchises.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled a brand-new, previously unseen Astro Bot speedrun stage at this weekend's PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through the novel level, vying for the fastest completion time and the tournament's top prize.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Team ASOBI's Astro Bot dominated the awards scene in 2024, securing accolades for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was lauded for its vibrant visuals, nostalgic character homages, immersive sound design, and innovative haptic feedback. It also received praise 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 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, celebrated for its exceptional overall experience across creative and technical domains. It triumphed over 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 serves as a thank-you to fans following the game's warm 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, presented during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. The platformer outshone 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 named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade follows the critical acclaim of Astro Bot, which garnered four nominations after its September release. Team ASOBI bested other notable studios 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 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