Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

Astro Bot, the enchanting 3D adventure platformer by Team Asobi, was crafted to commemorate 30 years of PlayStation. Dive into the latest news and updates on 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 amassing a total of five accolades. The ceremony, hosted by the witty comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the year's most outstanding titles.

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

March 21

⚫︎ Following Astro Bot's Game of the Year win in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made waves with his insightful comments at the Game Developers Conference. Doucet highlighted the importance of creating concise, completable games in an industry often obsessed with size.

“From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game,” Doucet remarked. He emphasized that a smaller scope enabled the team to retain full creative control and deliver a game that players could genuinely finish—a refreshing perspective 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

⚫︎ Astro Bot's latest update introduces a captivating new level, "Hard to Bear," featuring a nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, which includes five free weekly levels released throughout February and March. The final level in this series is slated for release in mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi has unveiled the rollout of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting today with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates will launch a new level each Thursday through March 13, featuring heightened difficulty, 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 showered praise on Astro Bot, which clinched Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. The 3D platformer, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, draws significant inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from fans and industry veterans alike.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled an exciting, previously unseen Astro Bot speedrun stage during the weekend's PlayStation tournament. Finalists competed to set the fastest clear time on this new level, vying for the top spot in the competition.

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, such as high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Widely regarded as 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, celebrated for delivering an unparalleled experience across creative and technical realms. The game outshone 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 that a free update for Astro Bot, titled "Winter Wonder," will launch on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level serves as a heartfelt thank-you to fans, following the game's warm reception since its PlayStation 5 debut 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, 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 coveted title.

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 comes on the heels of Astro Bot's critical acclaim, which garnered four nominations following its September release. Team ASOBI bested fellow 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 unveiled its 2024 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 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 reached this impressive milestone in less than two months.

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