Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

Astro Bot, the engaging 3D adventure platformer developed by Team Asobi, is a celebration of 30 years of PlayStation. Dive into the latest updates and news about this critically acclaimed game!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot achieved top honors at the BAFTA Games Awards, securing the Best Game award and leading the night with a total of five awards. The ceremony, hosted by the charismatic comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the best games from the past year.

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

March 21

⚫︎ After Astro Bot's Game of the Year victory in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made headlines with his comments at the Game Developers Conference. He highlighted the importance of creating compact, finishable games, a refreshing perspective in an industry often obsessed with scale.

"From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game," Doucet said. He stressed that a smaller scope enabled the team to maintain creative control and deliver a game players could actually complete, an increasingly appealing concept given the growing backlog of unfinished 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 (Gamesradar)

March 6

⚫︎ The latest Astro Bot update introduces a new level, Hard to Bear, featuring a special 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 set to launch 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 with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates will release a new level 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, publicly praised Astro Bot, which won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. The game, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, draws inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., capturing the attention and admiration of fans from both camps.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled a previously unseen Astro Bot speedrun stage during a PlayStation tournament over the weekend. Finalists raced through this new level, competing to set the fastest clear time and claim the top spot in the competition.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Astro Bot swept multiple top awards in 2024, winning accolades for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was celebrated for its vibrant visuals, nostalgic character tributes, 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. 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, recognized for its superior overall experience across creative and technical domains. It outperformed strong contenders 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(Game8)

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 is a thank-you to fans for the game's positive 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 Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. It outshone Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to claim the top prize.

Read more: Astro Bot chosen as GOTY at the BIG's Titanium Awards(Games Reactor)

November 22

⚫︎ Team ASOBI, the developer behind Astro Bot, was named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade followed the critical success of Astro Bot, which was nominated in four categories after its September release. Team ASOBI bested 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 with seven nominations each, including Game of the Year. Other nominees 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 PlayStation 5 exclusive 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 milestone in less than two months.

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