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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot swept the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the prestigious Best Game award and accumulating a total of five accolades. Hosted by the witty comedian Phil Wang, the event 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

⚫︎ In the wake of Astro Bot's 2024 Game of the Year victory, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made headlines with his comments at the Game Developers Conference. He stressed the importance of crafting compact, completable games, contrasting the industry's usual focus on expansive titles.

"From the outset, we embraced the idea that it's perfectly fine to create a smaller game," Doucet explained. He highlighted how a more modest scope enabled the team to retain full creative control and deliver a game that players could finish, a refreshing concept amidst the ever-growing backlog of uncompleted games.

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 brings a new level called Hard to Bear, which includes a nod to The Order: 1886. This addition is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC series, featuring five free weekly levels released throughout February and March. The final level is slated to launch mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi announced the launch of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free updates will roll out weekly on Thursdays until March 13, offering escalating challenges, unique Special Bots to rescue, and 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, publicly praised Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner at The Game Awards. Developed by Sony and Team Asobi, the game draws 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 surprised fans with a new, unseen Astro Bot speedrun stage at a recent PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced to achieve the fastest time on this novel level, vying for victory in the competition.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Astro Bot dominated 2024, securing awards for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game's vibrant visuals, nostalgic character nods, immersive sound, and innovative haptic feedback were celebrated, as were its accessibility features, including high-contrast modes and support for the Access Controller. Voted as one of the year's top games, Astro Bot solidified 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, lauded for its exceptional overall experience in both creative and technical aspects. The title outshone formidable competitors such as 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 Astro Bot update titled Winter Wonder, set to release on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a gesture of gratitude to fans for the game's warm reception since its PlayStation 5 debut earlier in the year.

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

December 8

⚫︎ At the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference, Astro Bot was named Game of the Year, surpassing 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, creators of Astro Bot, were honored as Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade follows the critical success of Astro Bot, which garnered four nominations post its September release, beating out studios like 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 announced, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leading with seven nominations each, including Game of the Year. Other contenders for the top prize included 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 revealed that Astro Bot, the exclusive PlayStation 5 platformer, sold 1.5 million copies by November 3. Launched on September 6 by Team Asobi, the game hit this impressive milestone in less than two months.

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