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Astro Bot is a 3D adventure platformer by Team Asobi, crafted to celebrate 30 years of PlayStation. Dive in to explore the latest news and developments about this captivating game!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot claimed top honors at the BAFTA Games Awards, winning Best Game and leading the night with a total of five awards. The ceremony, hosted by the charismatic comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the most exceptional titles from the past year.

March 21

⚫︎ Following Astro Bot's Game of the Year win in 2024, Team Asobi studio head Nicolas Doucet made headlines at the Game Developers Conference with his insightful remarks. He stressed the importance of creating compact, finishable experiences, emphasizing, "From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game." Doucet explained that a smaller scope allowed for full creative control and offered players a game they could realistically complete—a refreshing perspective in an industry often obsessed with scale.

March 6

⚫︎ Astro Bot’s latest update introduces an exciting new level called Hard to Bear, featuring a special nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC rollout, which includes five free weekly levels released throughout February and March. The final level in the series is slated to launch in mid-March.

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi has announced the release of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting today with the introduction of the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates will introduce one new level each Thursday through March 13, offering increased difficulty, a unique Special Bot to rescue, and the chance to replay in Time Attack mode with online leaderboards.

January 23

⚫︎ Former Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aimé, recently praised Astro Bot, which won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. The 3D platformer, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, drew significant inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from fans and industry veterans alike.

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled a brand-new, previously unseen Astro Bot speedrun stage during this weekend’s PlayStation tournament. Finalists raced through the unfamiliar level, vying for the fastest clear time and the competition's top prize.

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Team ASOBI’s Astro Bot swept multiple top honors in 2024, clinching awards for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was celebrated for its vibrant visuals, nostalgic character homages, immersive sound design, and innovative haptic feedback. It also received accolades for its accessibility features, including 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 status as a leader in innovative game design.

December 11

⚫︎ Astro Bot has been crowned Game of the Year, recognized for delivering the best overall experience across creative and technical fields. The title outshone formidable competitors including Metaphor: ReFantazio, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

December 11

⚫︎ A free update for Astro Bot, titled Winter Wonder, is set to launch on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT, as announced by developer Team ASOBI. The new content introduces a festive-themed level as a token of appreciation to fans following the game's warm reception since its PlayStation 5 debut earlier this year.

December 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot was named Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards, presented during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. The platformer outshone Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to claim the top honor.

November 22

⚫︎ Team ASOBI, the creative force behind Astro Bot, was honored with Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade follows the critical acclaim of Astro Bot, which garnered nominations in four categories after its September release. Team ASOBI triumphed over fellow nominees including 11 Bit Studios (Frostpunk 2) and Arrowhead Game Studios (Helldivers 2).

December

⚫︎ The Game Awards unveiled its 2024 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 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the latter sparking some controversy.

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-owned Team Asobi and released on September 6, the game reached this impressive milestone in under two months.