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Astro Bot News
2025
April 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot clinched the prestigious Best Game award at the BAFTA Games Awards, sweeping the night with a total of five accolades. The ceremony, hosted by the charismatic comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the best games of the past year, with Astro Bot leading the pack.
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 waves at the Game Developers Conference with his insightful comments on game development. Doucet highlighted the importance of creating compact, finishable games in an industry often obsessed with expansive titles.
"From the start, we embraced the idea that it's OK to make a smaller game," Doucet stated. He emphasized how this approach allowed the team to retain creative control and offer players a game they could feasibly complete, addressing the growing concern of unmanageable game backlogs.
March 6
⚫︎ The latest Astro Bot update introduces the thrilling new level "Hard to Bear," featuring a nod to The Order: 1886. This update is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, which includes 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 has kicked off the release of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free updates will roll out every Thursday through March 13, each level featuring 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, the former president of Nintendo of America, publicly praised Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner at The Game Awards. Developed by Sony and Team Asobi, Astro Bot drew significant inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from both its fans and the Nintendo community.
Read more: [Reggie Fils-Aime Has High Praise for Astro Bot](Game Rant)
January 19
⚫︎ Team Asobi surprised fans by unveiling a new, never-before-seen Astro Bot speedrun stage at a PlayStation tournament over the weekend. Participants raced to achieve the fastest time on this unfamiliar level, adding excitement to the competition.
Read more: Never-before-seen Astro Bot level debuts at weekend PlayStation Tournament
2024
December 17
⚫︎ Astro Bot by Team Asobi dominated 2024, securing awards for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game's vibrant visuals, nostalgic character tributes, immersive sound design, and innovative haptic feedback were widely praised. It also received recognition for its accessibility features, including high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Astro Bot was voted one of the year's best titles, solidifying 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 was crowned Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, lauded for its outstanding overall experience across both creative and technical aspects. It surpassed strong competition from titles 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 has announced the upcoming 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 token of appreciation for the game's warm reception since its PlayStation 5 launch.
Read more: [Astro Bot: Winter Wonder update out tomorrow](PlayStation Blog)
December 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot was honored as the Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace. The platformer outshone contenders like Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to claim the top spot.
Read more: [Astro Bot chosen as GOTY at the BIG's Titanium Awards](Games Reactor)
November 22
⚫︎ Team Asobi, the creators behind Astro Bot, were named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade followed the critical acclaim of Astro Bot, which was nominated in four categories after its September release, beating out 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 revealed its nominations, 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 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 exclusive PlayStation 5 platformer, achieved sales of 1.5 million copies by November 3. Released on September 6 by Sony-owned Team Asobi, the game hit this impressive milestone in under two months.
Read more: PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Sells 1.5 Million in 2 Months
