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Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

by Noah May 14,2025

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Astro Bot is a 3D adventure platformer developed by Team Asobi, created to celebrate 30 years of PlayStation. Dive into the latest news and developments of this beloved game!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot clinched the prestigious Best Game award at the BAFTA Games Awards, sweeping the night with a total of five accolades. The event, hosted by the charismatic Phil Wang, celebrated the standout games of the past year.

March 21

⚫︎ After Astro Bot's triumph as Game of the Year in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made headlines at the Game Developers Conference. He highlighted the importance of crafting concise, achievable gaming experiences in an industry often driven by expansive projects.

"From the start, we embraced the idea that it's perfectly fine to develop a smaller game," Doucet explained. He underscored that a focused scope enabled the team to retain creative control and deliver a game that players could genuinely complete—a compelling notion in an age where game backlogs are increasingly common.

March 6

⚫︎ Astro Bot's recent update brings a new level named Hard to Bear, featuring a nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, offering five free weekly levels throughout February and March, with the final installment set to launch in mid-March.

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi unveiled a series of five new levels for Astro Bot, kicking off with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates, each introducing a new level every Thursday until March 13, will challenge players with increased difficulty, a unique Special Bot to rescue, and the chance to compete in Time Attack mode with online leaderboards.

January 23

⚫︎ Reggie Fils-Aimé, the former president of Nintendo of America, expressed his high praise for Astro Bot, which secured the Game of the Year title at The Game Awards 2024. Developed by Sony and Team Asobi, the game draws significant inspiration from iconic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., garnering admiration from both its own fanbase and Nintendo enthusiasts.

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI surprised fans by debuting a brand-new, never-before-seen Astro Bot speedrun stage at this weekend’s PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced against the clock on the unfamiliar level, vying for the fastest clear time and the tournament's top prize.

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Astro Bot garnered multiple awards in 2024, including Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. Praised for its vibrant visuals, nostalgic tributes, immersive sound, and innovative haptic feedback, the game also received accolades for its accessibility features, such as high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Voted one of the year's top titles, Astro Bot solidified Team ASOBI's position as a leader in innovative game design.

December 11

⚫︎ Astro Bot was crowned Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, outshining strong contenders like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, for its outstanding overall experience.

December 11

⚫︎ Team ASOBI announced a free update for Astro Bot titled Winter Wonder, set to release on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a thank-you to fans following the game's successful launch on PlayStation 5 earlier in the year.

December 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot was honored with the Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference. It outshone competitors like Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

November 22

⚫︎ Team ASOBI, the mastermind behind Astro Bot, was named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This recognition follows the game's critical acclaim, securing nominations in four categories post its September release, and outperforming other nominees like 11 Bit Studios and Arrowhead Game Studios.

December

⚫︎ The Game Awards 2024 nominations were revealed, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leading with seven nominations each, including Game of the Year. Other notable contenders for the top prize include Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Balatro, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

November 8

⚫︎ Sony announced that Astro Bot, the exclusive PlayStation 5 platformer, has sold an impressive 1.5 million copies by November 3. Developed by Sony-owned Team Asobi and released on September 6, the game achieved this milestone in less than two months.

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