Astro Bot is a captivating 3D adventure platformer developed by Team Asobi, crafted to commemorate 30 years of PlayStation. Dive into the latest news and developments surrounding this beloved game!
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Astro Bot News
2025
April 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot triumphed at the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the coveted Best Game award and amassing a total of five awards. The event, hosted by comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the finest 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 insights at the Game Developers Conference. He highlighted the importance of crafting compact, finishable games 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 remarked. He emphasized that a smaller scope enabled the team to retain creative control and deliver a game players could realistically complete—a refreshing approach 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 (Gamesradar)
March 6
⚫︎ A recent update for Astro Bot introduces the new level, Hard to Bear, featuring 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 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 rollout of five new levels for Astro Bot, kicking off with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates, released every Thursday until March 13, offer 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
⚫︎ Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé praised Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner at The Game Awards. Developed by Sony and Team Asobi, the game draws inspiration from classic 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 unveiled a new, unseen Astro Bot speedrun stage at this weekend's PlayStation tournament. Finalists competed to set the fastest clear time on this challenging new level.
Read more: Never-before-seen Astro Bot level debuts at weekend PlayStation Tournament (Eurogamer)
2024
December 17
⚫︎ Astro Bot swept multiple awards in 2024, including 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. Its accessibility features, such as high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller, also received recognition. 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, celebrated for its outstanding overall experience across creative and technical fields. It triumphed over 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 (Game8)
December 11
⚫︎ Team Asobi announced a free update for Astro Bot titled Winter Wonder, set to launch on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a gesture of appreciation to fans following the game's successful launch on PlayStation 5.
Read more: Astro Bot: Winter Wonder update out tomorrow (PlayStation Blog)
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 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 spot.
Read more: Astro Bot chosen as GOTY at the BIG's Titanium Awards (Games Reactor)
November 22
⚫︎ Team Asobi was named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards, following the critical acclaim of Astro Bot. The game received four nominations after its September release, and Team Asobi beat out 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 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 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 exclusive PlayStation 5 platformer, sold 1.5 million copies by 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)
