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Astro Bot News
2025
April 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot soared to new heights at the BAFTA Games Awards, securing the coveted Best Game award and amassing a total of five awards. Hosted by the charismatic comedian Phil Wang, the ceremony celebrated the standout achievements in gaming over the past year.
Read more: [Astro Bot wins Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards](Video Games Chronicles)
March 21
⚫︎ After clinching the Game of the Year title in 2024, Astro Bot continues to turn heads. Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, shared insightful comments during a panel at the Game Developers Conference. He underscored the importance of crafting compact, achievable gaming experiences, a refreshing perspective in an industry often fixated on grandiosity.
"From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game," Doucet explained. He highlighted how a more focused scope enables teams to retain creative control and deliver games that players can actually finish, resonating deeply in today's era of ever-growing game backlogs.
March 6
⚫︎ The latest update for Astro Bot introduces an exciting new level, "Hard to Bear," which pays homage to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, comprising five free weekly releases throughout February and March. The final level in this series is set to launch in mid-March.
Read more: [Astro Bot Update Adds New DLC Level](Game Rant)
February 13
⚫︎ Team Asobi has thrilled fans with the announcement of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting today with the introduction of the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free updates will roll out weekly, each Thursday through March 13, offering increased difficulty, 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 following its Game of the Year win at The Game Awards 2024. The platformer, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, drew significant inspiration from classics like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from both its own fanbase and Nintendo enthusiasts.
Read more: [Reggie Fils-Aime Has High Praise for Astro Bot](Game Rant)
January 19
⚫︎ Team ASOBI surprised fans at a weekend PlayStation tournament by unveiling a brand-new Astro Bot speedrun stage. Competitors raced through the previously unseen level, vying for the fastest completion time and the tournament's top prize.
Read more: Never-before-seen Astro Bot level debuts at weekend PlayStation Tournament
2024
December 17
⚫︎ Astro Bot dominated the awards scene in 2024, earning 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 were highly praised. It also received kudos for its accessibility features, including high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Voted as one of the year's best titles, Astro Bot solidified Team ASOBI's position as a leader in game design innovation.
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 exceptional blend of creativity and technical prowess. It triumphed over strong contenders 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
December 11
⚫︎ Team ASOBI announced a free update for Astro Bot, dubbed "Winter Wonder," set to release on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a token of appreciation to fans for their enthusiastic support since the game's PlayStation 5 launch earlier in the year.
Read more: [Astro Bot: Winter Wonder update out tomorrow](PlayStation Blog)
December 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot clinched the Best Game of the Year title at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. It bested 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 creative force behind Astro Bot, was honored with the Studio of the Year award at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This recognition follows the critical success of Astro Bot, which garnered four nominations post its September release. Team ASOBI outshone other nominees, including 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 unveiled its nominations, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leading the pack with seven nods each, including Game of the Year. Other notable 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 revealed that Astro Bot, the exclusive PlayStation 5 platformer, has achieved sales of 1.5 million copies as of November 3. Launched on September 6 by Sony-owned 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
