Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

Astro Bot is a 3D adventure platformer developed by Team Asobi to commemorate 30 years of PlayStation. Dive into the latest news and updates about this exciting game!

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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. Hosted by the witty comedian Phil Wang, the event celebrated the standout games of the past year.

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

March 21

⚫︎ After Astro Bot's triumphant win as Game of the Year in 2024, Team Asobi's head, Nicolas Doucet, shared insightful comments during the Game Developers Conference. He emphasized the importance of creating concise, completable games in an industry often fixated on expansive titles.

“We embraced the idea of making a compact game from the start,” Doucet stated. He highlighted how a smaller scope enabled the team to retain full creative control and deliver a game that players could actually finish—an increasingly appealing concept given the 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 (Gamesradar)

March 6

⚫︎ Astro Bot's latest update brings a new level named Hard to Bear, featuring a nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, which has been rolling out five free weekly levels from February to March, with the final level set to launch mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi announced the release of five new levels for Astro Bot, kicking off with the Vicious Void Galaxy today. These free weekly updates will introduce one new level each Thursday until March 13, each with increased difficulty, a unique Special Bot to rescue, and the chance to compete 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 after its 2024 Game of the Year victory at The Game Awards. This 3D platformer, crafted by Sony and Team Asobi, drew significant inspiration from iconic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from fans of both franchises.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI introduced a fresh, unrevealed speedrun stage for Astro Bot at a PlayStation tournament over the weekend. Competitors raced through this new level to set the fastest clear time and win the competition.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Astro Bot, developed by Team ASOBI, took home multiple top awards in 2024, including Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was lauded for its vibrant visuals, nostalgic character homages, immersive soundscapes, and innovative haptic feedback. It also received accolades for its accessibility features, such as high-contrast visuals and compatibility with the Access Controller. Voted as one of the year's best titles, Astro Bot solidified Team ASOBI's position as a leader in game design 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 at The Game Awards 2024, lauded for its exceptional overall experience in both creative and technical aspects. It 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(Game8)

December 11

⚫︎ Team ASOBI announced the release of the Winter Wonder update for Astro Bot, set to launch on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This free content adds a festive-themed level as a gesture of appreciation to fans following the game's successful launch on the PlayStation 5 earlier in the year.

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

December 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot clinched the title of Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards, hosted during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. It surpassed strong contenders like Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to claim the top spot.

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

November 22

⚫︎ Team ASOBI, the creators behind Astro Bot, were honored with the Studio of the Year award at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade comes on the heels of Astro Bot's success, which earned nominations in four categories following its September debut. Team ASOBI outshone other 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 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 announced that Astro Bot, the exclusive PlayStation 5 platformer, achieved sales of 1.5 million copies by November 3. Developed by Sony-owned 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 (IGN)