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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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2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot claimed top honors at the BAFTA Games Awards, securing the prestigious Best Game award and leading the night with a total of five awards. The ceremony, hosted by the charismatic comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the most outstanding titles from the past year.

March 21

⚫︎ Following Astro Bot's Game of the Year win in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head Nicolas Doucet made waves with his insightful comments at the Game Developers Conference. He highlighted the importance of creating compact, finishable games in an industry often fixated on expansive titles.

"From the start, we embraced the idea that it's okay to develop a compact game," Doucet remarked. He stressed that a smaller scope enabled the team to retain full creative control and deliver a game that players could realistically complete—an increasingly appealing concept amidst growing game backlogs.

March 6

⚫︎ Astro Bot's latest update introduces a thrilling new level called Hard to Bear, which pays homage to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC rollout, featuring five free weekly levels released throughout February and March. The series will conclude with the final level launch in mid-March.

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi announced the release of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the introduction of the Vicious Void Galaxy today. These free weekly updates will add one new level each Thursday through March 13, each featuring increased difficulty, a unique Special Bot to rescue, and the option to replay in Time Attack mode with online leaderboards.

January 23

⚫︎ Former Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aimé, recently expressed his admiration for Astro Bot, which clinched Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. Developed by Sony and Team Asobi, this 3D platformer drew significant inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning praise and admiration from fans across both gaming communities.

January 19

⚫︎ Team Asobi unveiled a brand-new, previously unseen Astro Bot speedrun stage during this weekend’s PlayStation tournament. Finalists competed to set the fastest clear time on this unfamiliar level, adding an exciting twist to the competition.

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Team Asobi's Astro Bot triumphed in 2024, securing 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. Additionally, it received accolades for its accessibility features, including high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Widely acclaimed as one of the year's best titles, Astro Bot solidified Team Asobi's reputation for pioneering game design.

December 11

⚫︎ Astro Bot was crowned Game of the Year, celebrated for delivering an exceptional experience across creative and technical fields. It surpassed formidable competitors such as Metaphor: ReFantazio, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

December 11

⚫︎ A free update for Astro Bot, titled Winter Wonder, is set to launch on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. Developer Team Asobi announced this festive-themed level as a token of appreciation for the game's warm reception since its PlayStation 5 debut earlier in the year.

December 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot was honored as 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 prize.

November 22

⚫︎ Team Asobi, the creative force behind Astro Bot, was named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade followed the critical acclaim of Astro Bot, which garnered four nominations post its September launch. Team Asobi outperformed other nominees, including 11 Bit Studios (Frostpunk 2) and Arrowhead Game Studios (Helldivers 2).

December

⚫︎ The Game Awards unveiled 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 sparking some controversy.

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 reached this milestone in less than two months.