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Astro Bot News
2025
April 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot took home the coveted Best Game award at the BAFTA Games Awards, sweeping the night with a total of five accolades. The event, hosted by the charismatic comedian Phil Wang, honored the top games from the past year.
Read more: [Astro Bot wins Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards](Video Games Chronicles)
March 21
⚫︎ After securing the Game of the Year title in 2024, Team Asobi's head, Nicolas Doucet, shared insightful comments at the Game Developers Conference. Doucet highlighted the importance of crafting compact, achievable games in an industry often dominated by expansive titles.
"From the beginning, our goal was to embrace the idea that smaller games are perfectly fine," Doucet remarked. He emphasized that this approach allowed the team to retain creative control while providing players with a game they could actually finish—a refreshing concept in today's era of ever-growing game backlogs.
March 6
⚫︎ A new level, Hard to Bear, has been added to Astro Bot, featuring a nostalgic nod to The Order: 1886. This update is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, which has been rolling out free weekly levels throughout February and March. The final level of 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, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy today. These free weekly updates will continue until March 13, each offering increased difficulty, a unique Special Bot 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
⚫︎ Reggie Fils-Aimé, former president of Nintendo of America, praised Astro Bot after it won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. The game, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, drew inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from both its own fans and Nintendo enthusiasts.
Read more: [Reggie Fils-Aime Has High Praise for Astro Bot](Game Rant)
January 19
⚫︎ Team ASOBI showcased a brand-new Astro Bot speedrun stage at this weekend's PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through this previously unseen level, vying for the fastest completion time and the tournament victory.
Read more: Never-before-seen Astro Bot level debuts at weekend PlayStation Tournament
2024
December 17
⚫︎ Astro Bot clinched multiple awards in 2024, including Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was lauded for its vibrant visuals, nostalgic character references, immersive soundscapes, and innovative haptic feedback. It also received accolades for its accessibility features, such as high-contrast visuals and compatibility with the Access Controller. Voted as one of the year's best titles, Astro Bot solidified Team ASOBI's reputation as a leader in creative game development.
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, recognized for its exceptional overall experience in both creative and technical aspects. It outperformed strong 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 the upcoming Winter Wonder update for Astro Bot, set to release on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This free update brings a festive-themed level as a gesture of appreciation to fans, following the game's successful launch on PlayStation 5 earlier in the year.
Read more: [Astro Bot: Winter Wonder update out tomorrow](PlayStation Blog)
December 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot was honored with the Best Game of the Year award at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. It beat out tough competition from 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 creators of Astro Bot, were named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade came on the heels of Astro Bot's critical acclaim, with nominations in four categories following its September release. Team ASOBI bested other 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
⚫︎ The Game Awards revealed its 2024 nominations, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leading 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 1.5 million copies by November 3. Developed by Sony-owned Team Asobi and released on September 6, the game achieved this impressive milestone in less than two months.
Read more: PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Sells 1.5 Million in 2 Months
