Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

Astro Bot is a 3D adventure platformer by Team Asobi, created to celebrate 30 years of PlayStation. Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot triumphed at the BAFTA Games Awards, securing the Best Game award and 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

⚫︎ Following its Game of the Year victory in 2024, Astro Bot's creative direction was further highlighted by Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, at the Game Developers Conference. Doucet championed the creation of compact, achievable games, stating, "From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game." He emphasized how a smaller scope allowed for full creative control and a game that players could complete, addressing the growing issue of 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

⚫︎ Astro Bot's latest update added the Hard to Bear level, paying homage to The Order: 1886. This is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, which offers five free weekly levels throughout February and March, with the final level scheduled for mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi kicked off the release of five new levels with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates, available every Thursday until March 13, feature increased difficulty, unique Special Bots to rescue, and replay options 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 Nintendo of America president, praised Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner at The Game Awards. The game, inspired by classics like Super Mario Bros., garnered admiration from both its own fanbase and Nintendo enthusiasts.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled a new Astro Bot speedrun stage at a weekend PlayStation tournament, challenging finalists to set the fastest clear times for a chance at victory.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Astro Bot dominated the awards scene in 2024, securing accolades for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game's vibrant visuals, nostalgic tributes, immersive sound, and innovative haptic feedback were highlighted, along with its accessibility features and support for the Access Controller. Astro Bot's widespread acclaim solidified Team ASOBI's position 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 at The Game Awards 2024, outshining strong contenders 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 the Winter Wonder update for Astro Bot, set to launch on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This free update introduces a festive-themed level as a gesture of appreciation for the game's warm reception since its PlayStation 5 debut.

Read more: [Astro Bot: Winter Wonder update out tomorrow](PlayStation Blog)

December 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot clinched the Best Game of the Year title at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference. It 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 was honored with the Studio of the Year award at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards, following the critical acclaim of Astro Bot, which received nominations in four categories after its September release.

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 included Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Balatro, and 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, sold 1.5 million copies by November 3. Developed by Team Asobi and released on September 6, it achieved this milestone in less than two months.

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