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Astro Bot News
2025
April 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot claimed top honors at the BAFTA Games Awards, winning Best Game and leading the night with a total of five awards. The ceremony, hosted by comedian Phil Wang, celebrated standout titles from the past year.
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 win in 2024, Team Asobi studio head Nicolas Doucet shared insights at the Game Developers Conference. He emphasized the importance of creating compact, finishable games, stating, “From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game.” This approach, he noted, allows for full creative control and offers players a game they can realistically complete, resonating in today's era of growing game backlogs.
March 6
⚫︎ Astro Bot’s latest update introduces a new level titled Hard to Bear, featuring a special nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC rollout, which includes five free weekly levels released throughout February and March. The final level is scheduled for 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, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates, released each Thursday through March 13, offer 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](PS Blog)
January 23
⚫︎ Reggie Fils-Aimé, former Nintendo of America president, recently praised Astro Bot, which won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. The 3D platformer, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, drew inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from fans and industry veterans alike.
Read more: [Reggie Fils-Aime Has High Praise for Astro Bot](Game Rant)
January 19
⚫︎ Team Asobi unveiled a brand-new, previously unseen Astro Bot speedrun stage at a recent PlayStation tournament. Finalists competed to set the fastest clear time, adding excitement to the competition.
Read more: Never-before-seen Astro Bot level debuts at weekend PlayStation Tournament
2024
December 17
⚫︎ Team Asobi's Astro Bot won 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. It also received accolades for its accessibility features, such as high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller, cementing its place as one of the year's best titles.
Read more: [Astro Bot Wins Best PS5 Game in the PS Blog Game of the Year 2024](PS Blog)
December 11
⚫︎ Astro Bot was awarded Game of the Year for delivering the best 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
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 for the game's positive reception since its PlayStation 5 launch.
Read more: [Astro Bot: Winter Wonder update out tomorrow](PlayStation Blog)
December 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot was named Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference. It edged out 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 developer behind Astro Bot, was crowned Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This recognition followed the critical success of Astro Bot, which was nominated in four categories after its September release, outperforming 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](Games Radar)
December
⚫︎ The Game Awards 2024 nominations were unveiled, 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 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 PlayStation 5 exclusive 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 under two months.
Read more: PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Sells 1.5 Million in 2 Months
