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 coveted Best Game award and amassing a total of five accolades. Hosted by the charismatic comedian Phil Wang, the event celebrated the pinnacle of gaming achievements from the past year.

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

March 21

⚫︎ After clinching the Game of the Year title in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head Nicolas Doucet sparked interest with his remarks at the Game Developers Conference. Doucet highlighted the importance of crafting compact, finishable games, contrasting the industry's usual emphasis on expansive titles.

“From the start, our focus was on creating a game that's okay to be small,” Doucet explained. He underscored that a more modest scope enabled the team to retain creative control and deliver an experience that players could realistically complete, a refreshing perspective in today's gaming landscape.

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 Astro Bot update introduces a new level named Hard to Bear, paying homage to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, featuring five free weekly levels released throughout February and March. The final installment of 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, kicking off with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free updates will roll out weekly, each Thursday until March 13, featuring increased difficulty, unique Special Bots to rescue, and Time Attack mode with online leaderboards for replay.

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, publicly praised Astro Bot after its Game of the Year victory at The Game Awards 2024. This 3D platformer, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, drew significant inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from both its own fans and Nintendo enthusiasts.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled a brand-new Astro Bot speedrun stage during a recent PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through this previously unseen 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

⚫︎ Astro Bot by Team ASOBI swept multiple awards in 2024, including Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was lauded for its vibrant aesthetics, nostalgic character homages, engaging sound design, and innovative haptic feedback. Additionally, it received accolades for its accessibility options, such as high-contrast visuals and compatibility with the Access Controller. Voted as one of the year's premier titles, Astro Bot 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 for its outstanding overall experience, surpassing formidable competitors 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 release of a free Astro Bot update called Winter Wonder, set to launch on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a gesture of appreciation to fans for 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 clinched the Best Game of the Year award at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. It outshone other notable entries including Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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

November 22

⚫︎ Team ASOBI, creators of Astro Bot, received the Studio of the Year award at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This honor came on the heels of Astro Bot's critical acclaim, which saw the game nominated in four categories following its September release. Team ASOBI outshone competitors such as 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 revealed its nominations, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leading with seven nods each, including Game of the Year. Other contenders for the top prize include Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Balatro, and the controversial 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 disclosed that Astro Bot, the exclusive PlayStation 5 platformer, achieved sales of 1.5 million units by November 3. Developed by Sony's Team Asobi and launched 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