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 updates and developments of this beloved game!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot triumphed at the BAFTA Games Awards, securing the prestigious Best Game award and accumulating a total of five accolades. The event, hosted by the charismatic comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the finest 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 remarkable Game of the Year victory in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made headlines with his insights at the Game Developers Conference. Doucet highlighted the importance of developing compact, completable games amidst an industry often obsessed with scale.

"From the outset, our goal was to create a game that's okay to be compact," Doucet explained. He emphasized how a smaller scope enabled the team to retain full creative control and deliver an experience players could finish—a refreshing concept in today's gaming landscape filled with 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 introduces a thrilling new level, "Hard to Bear," featuring a nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, offering five free weekly levels throughout February and March. The final level in this series is set to launch in mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi has rolled out five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free updates, released weekly on Thursdays until March 13, bring increased challenges, unique Special Bots to rescue, and the option 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

⚫︎ Former Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aimé, has publicly 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 across both gaming communities.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI showcased a brand-new Astro Bot speedrun stage at a PlayStation tournament over the weekend. Competitors raced through this never-before-seen 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 clinched multiple awards in 2024, including Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was lauded for its vivid visuals, nostalgic character homages, immersive soundscapes, and innovative haptic feedback. Additionally, it received accolades for its accessibility features, such as high-contrast visuals and compatibility with the Access Controller. Voted one of the year's top titles, Astro Bot solidified Team ASOBI's reputation as a leader in game innovation.

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, earning accolades for its outstanding blend of creativity and technical prowess. It outshone 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 the upcoming release of Astro Bot's free update, "Winter Wonder," set for Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a token of appreciation to the 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 honored as the Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference. The platformer 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 recognition came on the heels of Astro Bot's critical acclaim, which saw it nominated in four categories following its September release. Team ASOBI outshone 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 nominations were revealed, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leading the pack 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 stirring 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 achieved sales of 1.5 million copies as of November 3. Developed by Sony-owned Team Asobi and released on September 6, the game reached this impressive milestone in under two months.

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