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Astro Bot News
2025
April 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot clinched the top spot at the BAFTA Games Awards, securing the Best Game award and amassing a total of five accolades. Hosted by comedian Phil Wang, the ceremony celebrated the standout 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 Game of the Year victory in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head Nicolas Doucet shared insights during a panel at the Game Developers Conference. Doucet stressed the importance of crafting compact, finishable games in an industry often fixated on expansive titles.
"From the start, we aimed to create a compact game," Doucet explained. He highlighted that a smaller scope allowed the team to retain full creative control and deliver a game players could realistically complete—a refreshing concept 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 (Gamesradar)
March 6
⚫︎ The latest Astro Bot update introduces a new level, "Hard to Bear," featuring a nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC series, which has been rolling out five free weekly levels throughout February and March. The final level of 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 release of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates will continue every Thursday through March 13, each offering 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, former president of Nintendo of America, praised Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner at The Game Awards. The 3D platformer, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, draws significant 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 brand-new, previously unseen speedrun stage for Astro Bot at a PlayStation tournament over the weekend. Competitors raced through this novel level to set the fastest clear time and claim the tournament victory.
Read more: Never-before-seen Astro Bot level debuts at weekend PlayStation Tournament (Eurogamer)
2024
December 17
⚫︎ Astro Bot secured multiple top awards in 2024, including Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was lauded for its vibrant visuals, nostalgic character homages, 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, solidifying Team ASOBI's reputation for pioneering 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 at The Game Awards 2024, recognized for its outstanding overall experience across creative and technical domains. The game bested formidable 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 release on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a thank-you gesture to fans, following the game's warm reception since its PlayStation 5 launch earlier in the year.
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 at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. It surpassed strong competition including 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 creators of Astro Bot, were named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade followed the critical success of Astro Bot, which received four nominations after its September release. Team ASOBI outshone nominees 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 nominees 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, 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 milestone in under two months.
Read more: PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Sells 1.5 Million in 2 Months (IGN)
