Astro Bot Triumphs with Awards and New Content in 2025

Astro Bot, a vibrant 3D platformer from Team Asobi, marks PlayStation’s 30th anniversary with flair. Dive into the latest updates and achievements for this acclaimed title.

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Astro Bot Updates

2025

April 8

　⚫︎　Astro Bot dominated the BAFTA Games Awards, securing Best Game and four other accolades. Hosted by comedian Phil Wang, the event celebrated the year’s top titles.

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

March 21

　⚫︎　After winning Game of the Year in 2024, Team Asobi’s Nicolas Doucet spoke at the Game Developers Conference, highlighting the appeal of concise, polished games. He stressed the value of creative control and player-friendly experiences in an industry chasing expansive titles.

“We embraced a compact scope from the outset,” Doucet said. He noted that a focused design allowed the team to craft a game players could fully enjoy, addressing the challenge of growing game backlogs.

Read more: Astro Bot Director Champions Compact Games: ‘Players Face Growing Backlogs’ (Gamesradar)

March 6

　⚫︎　Astro Bot’s latest update unveils Hard to Bear, a new level nodding to The Order: 1886. It’s part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, with five free levels released weekly through February and March. The final level arrives mid-March.

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

February 13

　⚫︎　Team Asobi launched five new Astro Bot levels, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates, running through March 13, bring tougher challenges, unique Special Bots to rescue, and Time Attack mode with online leaderboards.

Read more: Astro Bot Rolls Out Five New Levels with Special Bots (PS Blog)

January 23

　⚫︎　Reggie Fils-Aimé, former Nintendo of America president, praised Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner. Developed by Sony and Team Asobi, the platformer draws from classics like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from fans of both Sony and Nintendo.

Read more: Reggie Fils-Aimé Lauds Astro Bot’s Excellence (Game Rant)

January 19

　⚫︎　Team Asobi revealed a new Astro Bot speedrun level at a PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through the exclusive stage, vying for the fastest completion time to win the event.

Read more: Astro Bot Debuts Exclusive Speedrun Level at PlayStation Tournament (Eurogamer)

2024

December 17

　⚫︎　Astro Bot earned multiple awards in 2024, including Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. Its vivid visuals, nostalgic tributes, immersive audio, and innovative haptic feedback were lauded, alongside accessibility features like high-contrast visuals and Access Controller support.

Read more: Astro Bot Named Best PS5 Game in PS Blog’s 2024 Awards (PS Blog)

December 11

　⚫︎　Astro Bot clinched Game of the Year, celebrated for its exceptional blend of creativity and technical prowess. It outshone competitors like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Read more: Astro Bot Secures Game of the Year at TGA 2024 (Game8)

December 11

　⚫︎　Team Asobi announced the Winter Wonder update for Astro Bot, launching December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This free festive level thanks fans for the game’s warm reception since its PlayStation 5 debut.

Read more: Astro Bot’s Winter Wonder Update Arrives Tomorrow (PlayStation Blog)

December 8

　⚫︎　Astro Bot was crowned Best Game of the Year at the 2024 Titanium Awards during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference. It surpassed Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for the top prize.

Read more: Astro Bot Wins GOTY at BIG’s Titanium Awards (Games Reactor)

November 22

　⚫︎　Team Asobi, creators of Astro Bot, was named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. The studio’s critical success with Astro Bot, nominated in four categories, outshone competitors like 11 Bit Studios and Arrowhead Game Studios.

Read more: Team Asobi Named Studio of the Year at Golden Joystick Awards 2024 (Games Radar)

December

　⚫︎　The Game Awards 2024 nominations saw Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead with seven nods each, including Game of the Year. Other contenders included Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Balatro, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Read more: Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Top Game Awards 2024 Nominations (Gosu Gamers)

November 8

　⚫︎　Sony reported that Astro Bot, the PlayStation 5 exclusive, sold 1.5 million copies by November 3. Released on September 6 by Team Asobi, the game hit this milestone in under two months.

Read more: Astro Bot Hits 1.5 Million Sales in Two Months on PS5 (IGN)