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Astro Bot News
2025
April 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot swept the BAFTA Games Awards, securing the prestigious Best Game award and accumulating a total of five awards. The ceremony, hosted by the charismatic Phil Wang, honored the standout games of the past year.
Read more: Astro Bot wins Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards
March 21
⚫︎ After Astro Bot's Game of the Year accolade in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made headlines at the Game Developers Conference. Doucet highlighted the importance of creating concise, completable games, a refreshing take in an industry that often prioritizes expansive titles.
"From the outset, we embraced the idea that it's perfectly fine to craft a smaller game," Doucet remarked. He explained that a more focused scope enabled the team to retain creative control and deliver a game that players could finish, an approach that resonates with gamers overwhelmed by their game backlogs.
Read more: Astro Bot director emphasizes the value of smaller games in an industry dominated by scale
March 6
⚫︎ A recent update for Astro Bot introduced a new level called Hard to Bear, which pays homage to The Order: 1886. This addition is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC series, featuring five free weekly levels throughout February and March, with the last level set to launch in mid-March.
Read more: Astro Bot's latest update adds a new DLC level inspired by The Order: 1886
February 13
⚫︎ Team Asobi kicked off the release of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates, released every Thursday until March 13, offer increased difficulty, unique Special Bots to rescue, and the chance to replay levels in Time Attack mode with online leaderboards.
Read more: Astro Bot introduces five new levels and Special Bots in the Vicious Void Galaxy
January 23
⚫︎ Reggie Fils-Aimé, the former president of Nintendo of America, praised Astro Bot following its Game of the Year victory at The Game Awards 2024. The game, a nod to classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., garnered admiration from fans of both Sony and Nintendo.
Read more: Reggie Fils-Aimé commends Astro Bot's success and its homage to classic platformers
January 19
⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled a new Astro Bot speedrun stage at a recent PlayStation tournament. Competitors tackled the previously unseen level, racing for the fastest clear time and the tournament's top spot.
Read more: New Astro Bot speedrun stage revealed at 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 aesthetics, nostalgic character tributes, immersive sound design, and innovative haptic feedback. It also received recognition for its accessibility features, such as high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Voted as one of the year's best titles, Astro Bot solidified Team ASOBI's reputation as a leader in game innovation.
Read more: Astro Bot recognized as the Best PS5 Game in the PS Blog Game of the Year 2024
December 11
⚫︎ Astro Bot was crowned Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, celebrated for its outstanding overall experience. It triumphed over strong competitors including Metaphor: ReFantazio, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Read more: Astro Bot takes home Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024
December 11
⚫︎ Team ASOBI announced a free update for Astro Bot titled Winter Wonder, set to launch on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a token of appreciation for the game's enthusiastic reception since its PlayStation 5 debut earlier in the year.
Read more: Astro Bot's Winter Wonder update set for release
December 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot was honored as the Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference. It outshone Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to claim the top prize.
Read more: Astro Bot named Game of the Year at the BIG's Titanium Awards
November 22
⚫︎ Team ASOBI was celebrated as Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards, following the success of Astro Bot. The studio was nominated in four categories post the game's September launch, ultimately triumphing over nominees like 11 Bit Studios and Arrowhead Game Studios.
Read more: Team ASOBI named Studio of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
December
⚫︎ The Game Awards 2024 nominations were revealed, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII 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 the controversial Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Read more: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth top nominations at The Game Awards 2024
November 8
⚫︎ Sony announced that Astro Bot, the exclusive PlayStation 5 platformer, surpassed 1.5 million copies sold by November 3. Released on September 6, the game achieved this milestone in less than two months.
Read more: Astro Bot reaches 1.5 million sales in two months
