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 news and developments about this beloved game!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot swept the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the prestigious Best Game award and amassing a total of five accolades. The event, hosted by the witty Phil Wang, celebrated the standout games of the past year.

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

March 21

⚫︎ After Astro Bot's triumphant Game of the Year win in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made waves at the Game Developers Conference. He highlighted the importance of crafting compact, completable games in an industry often obsessed with scale.

"From the start, we embraced the idea that it's perfectly fine to create a smaller game," Doucet remarked. He emphasized that a more focused scope enabled the team to retain creative control and deliver a game that players could actually finish—a refreshing concept in today's era of endless 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 new level, Hard to Bear, featuring a nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, which has been rolling out five free weekly levels throughout February and March. The final level is set to launch in mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi announced the release of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free updates will roll out weekly, each Thursday until March 13, offering increased difficulty, 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, former president of Nintendo of America, praised Astro Bot, which clinched the Game of the Year title at The Game Awards 2024. The 3D platformer, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, drew 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 Astro Bot speedrun stage at a recent PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through this previously unseen level, vying for the fastest clear time and the tournament's top prize.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Astro Bot dominated 2024, securing 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. Voted as one of the year's best titles, 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, celebrated for its exceptional overall experience across creative and technical domains. It outshone 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 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 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 as the Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference. It surpassed strong contenders like 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 followed 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 with seven nominations each, including Game of the Year. Other contenders for the top award include Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Balatro, and the controversial Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

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 by 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