Astro Bot: Latest Updates and News

Astro Bot is a vibrant 3D adventure platformer developed by Team Asobi, crafted to celebrate three decades of PlayStation innovation. Packed with charm, creativity, and cutting-edge DualSense integration, the game has captured hearts worldwide. Below is the latest news and updates surrounding Astro Bot’s journey through 2024 and into 2025.

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot dominated the BAFTA Games Awards, securing a remarkable five wins, including the coveted Best Game award. Hosted by comedian Phil Wang, the ceremony celebrated the most outstanding achievements in gaming over the past year, with Astro Bot emerging as the night’s biggest winner.

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

March 21

⚫︎ In a thought-provoking panel at the Game Developers Conference, Team Asobi studio head Nicolas Doucet shared insights into the development philosophy behind Astro Bot’s success. Following the game’s 2024 Game of the Year win, Doucet highlighted the importance of crafting compact, meaningful experiences in an industry often driven by scale.

“From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game,” Doucet explained. He emphasized how a focused scope allowed the team to retain full creative control while delivering a complete, finishable experience—something increasingly valuable in an era where player backlogs continue to grow.

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

⚫︎ A new update for Astro Bot introduces Hard to Bear, a fresh level within the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC series. The level features a special nod to The Order: 1886, blending nostalgia with inventive platforming. This release is part of a five-week rollout of free weekly levels launched throughout February and March, with the final installment set to arrive in mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi has launched a series of five free weekly levels for Astro Bot, beginning with the debut of the Vicious Void Galaxy. New levels are released every Thursday through March 13, each offering escalating challenges, a unique Special Bot to rescue, and 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

⚫︎ Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé publicly praised Astro Bot following its Game of the Year win at The Game Awards 2024. The 3D platformer, developed by Sony’s Team Asobi, has drawn acclaim for its tight mechanics and nostalgic nods to classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration even from within Nintendo’s own fanbase.

Read more: Reggie Fils-Aime Has High Praise for Astro Bot (Game Rant)

January 19

⚫︎ A never-before-seen Astro Bot speedrun stage made its debut during a PlayStation tournament this weekend. Finalists competed head-to-head, racing to achieve the fastest clear time on the unreleased level, showcasing both the game’s depth and its growing presence in the competitive gaming space.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Astro Bot continued its award-winning streak by taking home honors for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense in 2024. Celebrated for its vivid visuals, immersive haptics, and nostalgic cameos from PlayStation icons, the game also earned praise for its robust accessibility options, including high-contrast mode and compatibility with the Access Controller. Widely regarded as one of the year’s finest titles, Astro Bot solidified Team Asobi’s reputation as a leader in innovative game design.

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, recognized for delivering the most outstanding creative and technical experience of the year. It triumphed over major contenders 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 announced the Winter Wonder update, a free festive-themed addition to Astro Bot, released on December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. The update features a holiday-inspired level, crafted as a heartfelt thank-you to fans for the game’s overwhelming success since its September launch on PlayStation 5.

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

December 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot was named Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at Euskalduna Palace. The title outshone strong competition from Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Read more: Astro Bot chosen as GOTY at the BIG's Titanium Awards (Games Reactor)

November 22

⚫︎ Team ASOBI was honored as Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. The recognition follows the critical and commercial success of Astro Bot, which received four nominations. The studio edged out notable competitors 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 revealed its nominees, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leading the pack with seven nominations each, including Game of the Year. Other top contenders include Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Balatro, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the latter sparking some debate among fans.

Read more: The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead nominations (Gosu Gamers)

November 8

⚫︎ Sony confirmed that Astro Bot has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide as of November 3. Developed by Team Asobi and released exclusively for PlayStation 5 on September 6, the game reached this milestone in under two months—an impressive feat for a first-party platformer.

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