Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

Astro Bot is a 3D adventure platformer by Team Asobi, created to celebrate 30 years of PlayStation. Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot soared to the top at the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the coveted Best Game award and leading the night with an impressive total of five awards. Hosted by the witty comedian Phil Wang, the ceremony celebrated the year's most outstanding gaming achievements.

Read more: Astro Bot wins Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards (Video Games Chronicles)

March 21

⚫︎ Following Astro Bot's triumphant Game of the Year win in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made waves at the Game Developers Conference. During a panel discussion, Doucet highlighted the importance of crafting compact, finishable games amidst an industry often obsessed with size.

"From the outset, we embraced the idea that it's perfectly fine to create a smaller game," Doucet remarked. He emphasized that by keeping the scope manageable, Team Asobi maintained creative control and delivered a game that players could realistically complete—an increasingly appealing concept in today's world of endless game backlogs.

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

⚫︎ Astro Bot's latest update brings the thrilling new level, Hard to Bear, complete with a nostalgic nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC series, which has been delighting players with five free weekly levels throughout February and March. The final installment is set to launch in mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi has kicked off an exciting rollout of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free updates will drop one new level each Thursday through March 13, each ramping up the challenge, featuring a unique Special Bot to rescue, and offering Time Attack mode with online leaderboards for competitive players.

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, the 2024 Game of the Year winner. Developed by Sony and Team Asobi, this 3D platformer has drawn 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 by unveiling a brand-new, never-before-seen speedrun stage for Astro Bot during the weekend's PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through the novel level, vying to set the fastest time and claim victory in the intense competition.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ In 2024, Astro Bot by Team Asobi swept multiple prestigious awards, including Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. Celebrated for its vivid visuals, charming character homages, immersive sound design, 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 as one of the year's best, Astro Bot solidified Team Asobi's position as a leader in cutting-edge 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 clinched the coveted Game of the Year award, recognized for its exceptional blend of creativity and technical prowess. It outshone strong competitors 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 has announced the upcoming Winter Wonder update for Astro Bot, set to launch on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This free festive-themed level is a heartfelt thank-you to the fans who have embraced the game since its PlayStation 5 debut earlier in the year.

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

December 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot was crowned 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 take home the top prize.

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 came on the heels of Astro Bot's critical acclaim, with nominations in four categories following its September release. Team Asobi bested other notable studios like 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 contenders for the top spot include Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Balatro, and the somewhat 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 announced that Astro Bot, the exclusive PlayStation 5 platformer, has achieved remarkable sales of 1.5 million copies by November 3. Developed by Sony's Team Asobi and launched on September 6, the game reached this milestone in just under two months.

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