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

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot clinched the prestigious Best Game award at the BAFTA Games Awards, amassing a total of five awards and dominating the night. The ceremony, hosted by the charismatic comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the best games of the past year.

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

March 21

⚫︎ In the wake of Astro Bot's Game of the Year victory in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made waves with his insightful comments at the Game Developers Conference. Doucet highlighted the importance of crafting compact, finishable games in an industry often fixated on larger-than-life projects.

"From the outset, our goal was to create a game that felt complete and manageable," Doucet remarked. He stressed that a smaller scope enabled the team to retain creative control while providing players with a game they could actually finish—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

March 6

⚫︎ Astro Bot's latest update introduces a thrilling new level named Hard to Bear, which features a nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, offering five free weekly levels throughout February and March. The final level in this series is slated for release in mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi has rolled out five new levels for Astro Bot, kicking off with the introduction of the Vicious Void Galaxy. These updates will be released weekly on Thursdays until March 13, each level featuring heightened 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](PS Blog)

January 23

⚫︎ Reggie Fils-Aimé, former president of Nintendo of America, expressed his high praise for Astro Bot, which was crowned Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. This 3D platformer, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, drew 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 an exciting, never-before-seen speedrun stage for Astro Bot during a recent PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through the new level to set the fastest completion time and vie for the top spot in the competition.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Team Asobi's Astro Bot secured multiple top 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 sound design, and innovative haptic feedback. Additionally, it was recognized for its comprehensive accessibility features, such as high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Widely regarded as one of the year's standout titles, Astro Bot solidified Team Asobi's reputation for pioneering game design.

Read more: [Astro Bot Wins Best PS5 Game in the PS Blog Game of the Year 2024](PS Blog)

December 11

⚫︎ Astro Bot was honored with the Game of the Year award for its exceptional overall experience across creative and technical domains. The title triumphed over formidable contenders such as 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, dubbed Winter Wonder, set to launch on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This update introduces a festive-themed level as a token of appreciation to fans following the game's successful launch on PlayStation 5 earlier in the year.

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

December 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot was crowned Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. The platformer surpassed Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to claim the top honor.

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 came on the heels of Astro Bot's critical success, with the game receiving nominations in four categories following its September release. Team Asobi outshone fellow 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 announced, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leading the pack with seven nominations each, including Game of the Year. Other notable contenders for the top prize 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 revealed that Astro Bot, the exclusive PlayStation 5 platformer, has sold 1.5 million copies by November 3. Developed by Sony's own Team Asobi and launched on September 6, the game achieved this milestone in under two months.

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