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Astro Bot News
2025
April 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot swept the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the prestigious Best Game award and securing a total of five accolades. The ceremony, hosted by the witty Phil Wang, celebrated the year's most outstanding games, with Astro Bot leading the pack.
Read more: [Astro Bot wins Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards](Video Games Chronicles)
March 21
⚫︎ After 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. He stressed the importance of creating manageable, completeable games, stating, "From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game." This approach allows for greater creative control and caters to players overwhelmed by their gaming backlogs.
March 6
⚫︎ Astro Bot's latest update features a new level, Hard to Bear, which pays homage to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, offering five free weekly levels from February through March, with the final installment set for mid-March.
Read more: [Astro Bot Update Adds New DLC Level](Game Rant)
February 13
⚫︎ Team Asobi announced the release of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates, released each Thursday until March 13, ramp up the difficulty, introduce unique Special Bots to rescue, and allow for 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, lauded Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner at The Game Awards. The game, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, drew inspiration from iconic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from fans across the gaming spectrum.
Read more: [Reggie Fils-Aime Has High Praise for Astro Bot](Game Rant)
January 19
⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled an exclusive Astro Bot speedrun stage at this weekend's PlayStation tournament. Competitors vied for the fastest time on this previously unseen level, adding excitement to the event.
Read more: Never-before-seen Astro Bot level debuts at weekend PlayStation Tournament
2024
December 17
⚫︎ Team ASOBI's Astro Bot dominated 2024, securing awards for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game's vibrant visuals, nostalgic nods, immersive sound, and innovative haptic feedback were highly praised. Additionally, its accessibility features, like high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller, were recognized, cementing Astro Bot 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 blend of creativity and technical prowess. It outshone strong contenders like 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
⚫︎ A new free update for Astro Bot, titled Winter Wonder, is set to launch on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is Team ASOBI's way of thanking fans for the game's warm reception since its PlayStation 5 debut.
Read more: [Astro Bot: Winter Wonder update out tomorrow](PlayStation Blog)
December 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot clinched the Best Game of the Year title at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference. The platformer outshone Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, taking home the top prize.
Read more: [Astro Bot chosen as GOTY at the BIG's Titanium Awards](Games Reactor)
November 22
⚫︎ Team ASOBI, the creators behind Astro Bot, were honored with the Studio of the Year award at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This recognition followed Astro Bot's success, which garnered four nominations post its September release, beating out other notable studios like 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 contenders 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, sold 1.5 million copies by November 3. Developed by Sony-owned Team Asobi and launched on September 6, the game reached this impressive milestone in less than two months.
Read more: PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Sells 1.5 Million in 2 Months
