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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot shone brightly at the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the prestigious Best Game award and amassing a total of five accolades. The ceremony, hosted by the charismatic comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the finest 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 Game of the Year win in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made headlines at the Game Developers Conference. Doucet highlighted the importance of creating compact, finishable games in an industry often dominated by larger-than-life projects. "From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game," he remarked, emphasizing how a smaller scope enabled full creative control and provided players with a game they could actually complete, a refreshing concept in today's era of ever-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

⚫︎ The latest update for Astro Bot introduces the thrilling new level, Hard to Bear, featuring a nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, which includes five free weekly levels released throughout February and March. The series wraps up with its final level in mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi has excited fans with the announcement of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting today with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates will continue every Thursday through March 13, each featuring increased difficulty, a unique Special Bot to rescue, and the chance 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, the former president of Nintendo of America, has expressed his high praise for Astro Bot, which was crowned Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. This 3D platformer, a product of Sony and Team Asobi's collaboration, draws significant inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from fans across both gaming communities.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI surprised fans with a brand-new, never-before-seen Astro Bot speedrun stage at this weekend's PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through this challenging new level, aiming to set the fastest clear time and claim the tournament victory.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Team ASOBI's Astro Bot dominated the awards in 2024, securing top honors in Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was lauded 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. Widely acclaimed as one of the year's best titles, Astro Bot solidified Team ASOBI's reputation as a leader in game 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 awarded Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, recognized for its outstanding overall experience across creativity and technical prowess. It triumphed over strong contenders 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

December 11

⚫︎ Team ASOBI announced a free update for Astro Bot, titled Winter Wonder, set to launch on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a heartfelt thank-you 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 took home the Best Game of the Year award at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. It outshone competitors such as Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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 honored as Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade followed the critical success of Astro Bot, which received nominations in four categories post its September release. 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 the coveted Game of the Year. Other notable contenders for the top award included 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, has sold 1.5 million copies as of November 3. Developed by Sony's Team Asobi and released on September 6, the game achieved this impressive milestone in under two months.

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