Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

*Astro Bot* is a vibrant 3D adventure platformer developed by Team Asobi, crafted to honor the 30th anniversary of PlayStation. It delivers an engaging journey filled with nostalgic nods and innovative gameplay mechanics, capturing the hearts of both critics and players alike. Below, you'll find the latest updates and news about the game's ongoing success and development.

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot swept the BAFTA Games Awards, taking home five prestigious trophies including Best Game. The event, hosted by comedian Phil Wang, highlighted the year’s most celebrated titles in gaming.

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 studio head Nicolas Doucet made headlines during a panel discussion at the Game Developers Conference. He spoke passionately about the value of crafting compact, finishable games in an industry often obsessed with scale.

“From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game,” said Doucet. He noted how a smaller scope allowed the team to maintain full creative control while offering players a complete and satisfying experience—an increasingly relevant philosophy as player backlogs continue to grow.

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 level titled Hard to Bear, featuring a special reference to The Order: 1886, has been added to Astro Bot. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC series, which includes five free weekly levels released throughout February and March. The final level in the series is set to launch in mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi kicked off a new content rollout for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. Beginning this week, one new level will be released every Thursday through March 13. Each level increases in difficulty, features a unique Special Bot to rescue, and offers a 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 praised Astro Bot, which took home Game of the Year honors at The Game Awards 2024. The title, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, drew heavy inspiration from classic Nintendo games like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from fans and industry veterans alike.

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

January 19

⚫︎ A previously unseen speedrun stage of Astro Bot debuted during the weekend’s PlayStation tournament. Finalists competed to achieve the fastest clear time on the brand-new level, adding another exciting chapter to the game’s post-launch support.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Astro Bot received multiple accolades in 2024, winning top honors for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was praised for its colorful visuals, nostalgic character tributes, immersive sound design, and creative haptic feedback. Additionally, it earned recognition for its accessibility features, including high-contrast visuals and compatibility with the Access Controller.

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, recognized for excellence across creative and technical categories. It bested strong competition from titles 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 festive update titled Winter Wonder, launching December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. The update adds a holiday-themed level as a gift to fans following the game’s successful release on PlayStation 5 earlier this year.

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

December 8

⚫︎ At the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference, Astro Bot was named Best Game of the Year at the Titanium Awards. The title edged out competitors like 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 was honored with Studio of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024, recognizing the critical acclaim of Astro Bot. The studio triumphed over notable nominees such as 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

⚫︎ Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth led the nominations at The Game Awards 2024, each receiving seven nods, including Game of the Year. Other contenders included Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Balatro, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree—the latter sparking some debate among fans.

Read more: The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead nominations (Gosu Gamers)

November 8

⚫︎ Sony revealed that Astro Bot had reached 1.5 million sales as of November 3, just under two months after its September 6 launch. As a PlayStation 5 exclusive, the game continues to receive praise for its polished gameplay and creative design.

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