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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot swept the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the prestigious Best Game award and securing a total of five accolades. The event, hosted by comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the year's top gaming achievements.

Read more: Astro Bot wins Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards

March 21

⚫︎ After Astro Bot's triumphant Game of the Year win in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head Nicolas Doucet highlighted the importance of compact, completable games during a panel at the Game Developers Conference. Doucet emphasized, “From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game,” noting that this approach allowed the team to retain creative control and provide players with a manageable gaming experience amidst ever-growing 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 Astro Bot update introduces a new level, Hard to Bear, which features 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 of the series is set to launch in mid-March.

Read more: Astro Bot Update Adds New DLC Level

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi announced the rollout of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free updates will be released weekly on Thursdays through March 13, each offering 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

January 23

⚫︎ Reggie Fils-Aimé, former president of Nintendo of America, expressed his admiration for Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner at The Game Awards. The game, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, drew inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning praise from fans across both gaming communities.

Read more: Reggie Fils-Aime Has High Praise for Astro Bot

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled a brand-new Astro Bot speedrun stage at a weekend PlayStation tournament. Finalists competed to set the fastest clear time on this previously unseen level.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Astro Bot by Team ASOBI won multiple awards in 2024, including Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was celebrated for its vivid visuals, nostalgic character tributes, immersive sound design, and innovative haptic feedback. It also received accolades for its accessibility features, such as high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller, cementing its status as one of the year's top titles.

Read more: Astro Bot Win Best PS5 Game in the PS Blog Game of the Year 2024

December 11

⚫︎ Astro Bot was crowned Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, recognized for its exceptional overall experience. It surpassed 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 a free update for Astro Bot titled Winter Wonder, set to release on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level serves as a thank-you to fans following the game's successful launch on the PlayStation 5.

Read more: Astro Bot: Winter Wonder update out tomorrow

December 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot was honored as the Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference. It outshone competitors 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

November 22

⚫︎ Team ASOBI, the creators of Astro Bot, were awarded Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. Following the game's critical acclaim, Team ASOBI bested nominees like 11 Bit Studios and Arrowhead Game Studios.

Read more: Astro Bot developer Team ASOBI is crowned Studio of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024

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 notable nominees for the top award included 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

November 8

⚫︎ Sony announced that Astro Bot, the PlayStation 5 exclusive platformer, sold 1.5 million copies by November 3, just under two months after its September 6 release.

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