Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot clinched the top spot at the BAFTA Games Awards, securing the coveted Best Game award and sweeping a total of five awards. The event, hosted by the witty comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the finest games from the past year.

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

March 21

⚫︎ In the wake of Astro Bot's 2024 Game of the Year victory, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made waves at the Game Developers Conference. During a panel, Doucet highlighted the importance of crafting compact, completable games in an industry often obsessed with scale.

"From the start, our focus was on making a compact game," Doucet explained. He stressed that a smaller scope allowed for complete creative control and offered players a game they could finish—a refreshing approach in an age 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

⚫︎ The latest update for Astro Bot introduces a thrilling 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. 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 has kicked off the rollout of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting today with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates will deliver one new level each Thursday until March 13, each with increased difficulty, a unique Special Bot 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

⚫︎ Reggie Fils-Aimé, the former president of Nintendo of America, has publicly praised Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner. Developed by Sony and Team Asobi, this 3D platformer drew inspiration from iconic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning accolades and admiration from fans of both franchises.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled an exclusive new speedrun stage for Astro Bot during a recent PlayStation tournament. Finalists competed to set the fastest time on this previously unseen level, adding excitement to the competition.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Astro Bot dominated the 2024 awards season, securing top honors in 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. Additionally, its accessibility features, including high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller, were highly praised. Voted as one of the year's best 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. The game outshone strong 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 December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a gesture 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

⚫︎ Astro Bot was named Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. The platformer surpassed Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to claim the prestigious award.

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 honored with the Studio of the Year award at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade followed the critical acclaim of Astro Bot, which garnered nominations in four categories shortly 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 unveiled its nominations, 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 stirring some debate.

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 an impressive 1.5 million copies by November 3. Developed by Team Asobi and released on September 6, the game achieved this milestone in less than two months.

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