Astro Bot: New Updates & News

The delightful 3D platformer Astro Bot, created by Team Asobi to commemorate PlayStation's 30th anniversary, continues making waves in the gaming world. Stay updated with all the latest happenings surrounding this charming adventure!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

• Astro Bot dominated the BAFTA Games Awards, taking home five trophies including the coveted Best Game prize. During the event hosted by comedian Phil Wang, this PlayStation exclusive solidified its status as one of the past year's standout titles.

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

March 21

• Following Astro Bot's 2024 Game of the Year win, Team Asobi's Nicolas Doucet made thought-provoking comments at GDC about the virtues of concise game design. "In today's landscape where players struggle with massive backlogs, creating a polished experience with deliberate scope matters more than ever," the studio head explained. His remarks resonated with developers facing increasing production pressures.

Read more: Astro Bot director champions thoughtful game scope (Gamesradar)

March 6

• The latest free DLC update for Astro Bot introduces 'Hard to Bear', a cleverly designed level packed with nods to The Order: 1886. This content drop continues the Vicious Void Galaxy series, with the fifth and final level due later in March.

Read more: New Astro Bot level delivers surprises (Game Rant)

February 13

• Team Asobi kicked off an exciting series of updates with the Vicious Void Galaxy expansion. Running weekly through mid-March, these free additions bring challenging new stages, collectable Special Bots, and competitive Time Attack modes with global leaderboards.

Read more: Astro Bot expands with five fresh challenges (PS Blog)

January 23

• Nintendo legend Reggie Fils-Aimé publicly praised Astro Bot's Game of the Year win, highlighting how the PlayStation title brilliantly channels Nintendo's platforming spirit while creating something uniquely its own. This cross-platform admiration speaks volumes about Team Asobi's achievement.

Read more: Industry veteran applauds Astro Bot's excellence (Game Rant)

January 19

• PlayStation's weekend tournament surprised participants with a never-before-seen speedrun course. The specialized level provided the perfect stage for competitors to test their platforming skills in a high-stakes racing format.

Read more: Exclusive Astro Bot level debuts in thrilling competition (Eurogamer)

2024

December 17

• Astro Bot's technical brilliance earned widespread recognition, winning acclaim for its stunning visuals, masterful audio engineering, innovative DualSense integration, and thoughtful accessibility options. Players and critics alike celebrated how the game raised the bar for what a platformer could achieve on modern hardware.

Read more: PlayStation Blog crowns Astro Bot's technical achievements

December 11

• The gaming world took notice when Astro Bot claimed the ultimate honor at The Game Awards, beating out numerous heavy hitters. This victory served as validation for Team Asobi's vision and the enduring appeal of expertly crafted platforming adventures.

Read more: Astro Bot named Game of the Year (Game8)

December 11

• In a festive surprise for fans, Team Asobi announced the Winter Wonder update would arrive the following evening. This seasonal content demonstrated the developer's commitment to supporting the game post-launch.

Read more: Holiday cheer comes to Astro Bot (PlayStation Blog)

December 8

• At the prestigious Titanium Awards in Bilbao, Astro Bot once again proved its mettle by securing Game of the Year honors against formidable competition from major franchises, reinforcing its status as 2024's standout original title.

Read more: Astro Bot triumphs at international awards (Games Reactor)

November 22

• Team Asobi's remarkable year culminated in the prestigious Studio of the Year award at the Golden Joysticks. The recognition highlighted how their relatively small team achieved results that resonated powerfully with players and critics alike.

Read more: Golden Joystick honors Team Asobi's brilliance (Games Radar)

December

• When The Game Awards announced its nominations, Astro Bot's seven nominations tied with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, an impressive feat for a new IP. The nominations underscored how this plucky platformer stood toe-to-toe with gaming's biggest franchises.

Read more: Astro Bot earns major award recognition (Gosu Gamers)

November 8

• Sales figures revealed Astro Bot had captivated 1.5 million players within two months of release - an impressive milestone for a single-platform exclusive that proved the commercial viability of well-executed platformers in today's market.

Read more: Astro Bot finds a massive audience (IGN)