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Astro Bot News
2025
April 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot soared to the top at the BAFTA Games Awards, securing the Best Game award and amassing a total of five accolades. Hosted by the witty comedian Phil Wang, the ceremony highlighted the year's most remarkable games.
Read more: [Astro Bot wins Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards](Video Games Chronicles)
March 21
⚫︎ Following its Game of the Year triumph in 2024, Team Asobi's head, Nicolas Doucet, shared valuable insights at the Game Developers Conference. Doucet championed the idea of crafting compact, completable games, stating, "From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game." This approach, he explained, not only preserves creative control but also caters to players overwhelmed by their ever-growing game backlogs.
March 6
⚫︎ A fresh update for Astro Bot has introduced the Hard to Bear level, paying homage to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, which features five free weekly levels released throughout February and March. The final level in 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 launch of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free updates will roll out weekly, each Thursday until March 13, offering increased challenges, unique Special Bots to rescue, and the chance to compete 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
⚫︎ Former Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aimé, expressed his high praise for Astro Bot, which clinched the Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. The game, drawing inspiration from classics like Super Mario Bros., has captivated fans and industry veterans alike.
Read more: [Reggie Fils-Aime Has High Praise for Astro Bot](Game Rant)
January 19
⚫︎ Team ASOBI surprised fans by unveiling a new Astro Bot speedrun stage at a PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through this previously unseen level, striving to achieve the fastest clear time and claim the tournament's top prize.
Read more: Never-before-seen Astro Bot level debuts at weekend PlayStation Tournament
2024
December 17
⚫︎ Astro Bot dominated the 2024 awards scene, clinching honors in Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. Its vibrant visuals, nostalgic nods, immersive audio, and innovative haptic feedback, along with its accessibility features like high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller, solidified its place as a standout title of the year.
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, celebrated for its exceptional overall experience. It outshone formidable contenders including 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 a free update for Astro Bot, dubbed Winter Wonder, set to launch on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level serves as a 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
⚫︎ At the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference, Astro Bot was honored as the Best Game of the Year. It surpassed 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, creators of Astro Bot, were named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade followed the game's critical acclaim and multiple nominations, beating out competitors such as 11 Bit Studios and Arrowhead Game Studios.
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 nominations were revealed, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leading the pack with seven nominations each, including Game of the Year. Other notable nominees for the top award include Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Balatro, and the 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 sold 1.5 million copies by November 3. Released on September 6 by Sony's Team Asobi, the game achieved this impressive milestone in less than two months.
Read more: PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Sells 1.5 Million in 2 Months
