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Astro Bot News
2025
April 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot took home the top prize at the BAFTA Games Awards, securing the title of Best Game and sweeping the night with an impressive total of five awards. Hosted by the charismatic comedian Phil Wang, the ceremony celebrated the standout games from the previous year.
Read more: [Astro Bot wins Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards](Video Games Chronicles)
March 21
⚫︎ Following its Game of the Year win in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made waves at the Game Developers Conference. During a panel, Doucet highlighted the importance of crafting concise, completable games in an industry often obsessed with grandeur.
"From the outset, our mindset was that it's perfectly acceptable to create a compact game," Doucet stated. He explained that a more focused scope allowed the team to retain creative control while delivering a game that players could realistically finish, a notion increasingly appealing in the era of ever-growing game backlogs.
March 6
⚫︎ Astro Bot's latest update introduces a new level called Hard to Bear, featuring a delightful nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC series, which has been rolling out five free weekly levels 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 announced the release of five new levels for Astro Bot, kicking off with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates, available every Thursday through March 13, offer increased difficulty, unique Special Bots to rescue, and the chance 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
⚫︎ Former Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aimé, recently praised Astro Bot, which clinched the Game of the Year title at The Game Awards 2024. Developed by Sony and Team Asobi, the 3D platformer draws heavy inspiration from iconic 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 unveiled a brand-new, previously unseen Astro Bot speedrun stage at this weekend's PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through the unfamiliar level, vying for the fastest clear time and the tournament victory.
Read more: Never-before-seen Astro Bot level debuts at weekend PlayStation Tournament
2024
December 17
⚫︎ Team Asobi's Astro Bot clinched multiple top honors in 2024, winning awards for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was lauded for its vibrant visuals, nostalgic character tributes, immersive sound design, and innovative haptic feedback. It also received recognition for its accessibility features, including high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Widely voted as one of the year's best titles, Astro Bot solidified Team Asobi's position at the forefront of innovative 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, celebrated for delivering an exceptional experience across creative and technical realms. The title outshone formidable competitors 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 announced that a free update for Astro Bot, titled Winter Wonder, will be available on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This new content features a festive-themed level as a gesture of gratitude to fans following the game's warm reception since its PlayStation 5 launch earlier in the year.
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 in Bilbao. The platformer outshone Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to claim the top award.
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 critical acclaim of Astro Bot, which secured nominations in four categories following its September release. Team Asobi outperformed 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 revealed 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 stirring some controversy.
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 an impressive 1.5 million copies as of November 3. Developed by Sony-owned Team Asobi and released on September 6, the game achieved this milestone in just under two months.
Read more: PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Sells 1.5 Million in 2 Months
