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Astro Bot, a delightful 3D adventure platformer developed by Team Asobi, celebrates 30 years of PlayStation. Dive into the latest updates and news surrounding this charming game!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot has swept the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the prestigious Best Game award and a total of five accolades. The ceremony, hosted by the entertaining comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the year's most outstanding games.

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

March 21

⚫︎ After securing the Game of the Year title in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head Nicolas Doucet shared insightful comments at the Game Developers Conference. He highlighted the importance of crafting compact, completable games in an industry often obsessed with expansive titles.

"From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game," Doucet remarked. He explained that a smaller scope allowed for full creative control and offered players a manageable gaming experience amidst their ever-growing 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

⚫︎ A new update for Astro Bot introduces the "Hard to Bear" level, which pays homage to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC series, featuring five free levels released weekly throughout February and March. The final level will be available in mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi has launched a series of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free updates, released each Thursday until March 13, promise increased challenges, unique Special Bots to rescue, and the chance to compete 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 publicly praised Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner at The Game Awards. The game, inspired by classics like Super Mario Bros., has garnered acclaim from both PlayStation and Nintendo enthusiasts.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI surprised fans by unveiling a brand-new speedrun stage for Astro Bot during a PlayStation tournament over the weekend. Competitors raced through this never-before-seen level, vying for the fastest completion time and the tournament victory.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ In 2024, Astro Bot dominated the awards scene, winning accolades for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game's vibrant visuals, nostalgic character tributes, immersive sound, and innovative haptic feedback earned widespread praise. It also received recognition for its accessibility features, including high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller, solidifying its status as one of the year's top titles.

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, outshining strong competitors such as Metaphor: ReFantazio, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, for delivering an exceptional experience across creative and technical domains.

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 launch on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a token of appreciation to fans following the game's successful launch on the PlayStation 5.

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

December 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot claimed the Best Game of the Year title at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference. The game surpassed Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to secure 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 follows the game's success, with nominations in four categories after its September release. Team ASOBI outperformed other notable studios 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 revealed, 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 exclusive PlayStation 5 platformer, has sold 1.5 million copies by November 3. Developed by Team Asobi and launched on September 6, the game achieved this milestone in less than two months.

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