Astro Bot, the beloved 3D adventure platformer by Team Asobi, marks a significant milestone as it celebrates 30 years of PlayStation. Dive into the latest updates and developments surrounding this captivating game!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot triumphed at the BAFTA Games Awards, securing the prestigious Best Game award and amassing a total of five accolades. The ceremony, brilliantly hosted by comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the year's most outstanding games.

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

March 21

⚫︎ Following Astro Bot's Game of the Year victory in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, shared insightful comments at the Game Developers Conference. He highlighted the importance of crafting compact, completable games in today's gaming landscape, which is often dominated by expansive titles.

"From the start, we embraced the idea that it's perfectly fine to create a smaller game," Doucet explained. He emphasized that a focused scope enabled the team to retain creative control and deliver an experience that players could genuinely finish—a refreshing approach amidst growing 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 delights fans with a new level named Hard to Bear, paying homage to The Order: 1886. This addition is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, featuring five free weekly levels released throughout February and 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 exciting rollout of five new levels for Astro Bot, kicking off with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free updates, released weekly every Thursday until March 13, challenge players with increased difficulty, unique Special Bots to rescue, and Time Attack mode featuring 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, showered praise on Astro Bot after its Game of the Year win at The Game Awards 2024. The game, inspired by classics like Super Mario Bros., garnered admiration from both PlayStation and Nintendo communities.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team Asobi surprised fans with the debut of a new, unseen Astro Bot speedrun stage at the weekend's PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced against the clock on this novel level, vying for the fastest time and tournament victory.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Astro Bot swept multiple awards in 2024, including Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was lauded for its vivid visuals, nostalgic character homages, immersive soundscapes, and innovative haptic feedback. Additionally, it received accolades for its accessibility features, such as high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Voted among the year's top titles, Astro Bot solidified Team Asobi's reputation for groundbreaking 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 clinched the coveted Game of the Year award, triumphing over formidable competitors like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The title was celebrated for its exceptional blend of creativity and technical excellence.

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 Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level serves as a heartfelt thank-you to fans following the game's enthusiastic reception since its PlayStation 5 launch.

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

December 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot was honored with the Best Game of the Year award at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference. The platformer outshone titles like Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to claim the top prize.

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

November 22

⚫︎ Team Asobi, the creative force behind Astro Bot, was named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade follows Astro Bot's critical success, which saw nominations in four categories shortly after its September release. Team Asobi bested nominees like 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 the pack 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 stirring 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, 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 less than two months.

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