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2025

April 8

⚫︎ Astro Bot soared to new heights at the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the coveted Best Game award and amassing a total of five accolades. The ceremony, hosted by the witty Phil Wang, celebrated the standout titles of the past year.

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 advocated for the development of compact, finishable games in an industry often obsessed with expansive titles.

"From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game," Doucet remarked. He highlighted how a smaller scope enabled the team to maintain creative control and deliver a game that players could realistically complete—a refreshing perspective in an era where backlogs loom large.

March 6

⚫︎ Astro Bot's latest update brings the exciting new level, Hard to Bear, featuring a nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, which has been rolling out five free weekly levels throughout February and March. The final level is set to launch in mid-March.

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

February 13

⚫︎ Team Asobi has kicked off the release of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free updates will add a new level each Thursday until March 13, each with increased difficulty, a unique Special Bot to rescue, and Time Attack mode for leaderboard competition.

Read more: [Astro Bot: five new levels and Special Bots begin rolling out today](PS Blog)

January 23

⚫︎ Reggie Fils-Aimé, former Nintendo of America president, recently showered praise on Astro Bot, which clinched the Game of the Year title at The Game Awards 2024. Drawing inspiration from iconic Nintendo games like Super Mario Bros., Astro Bot has garnered admiration from fans of both PlayStation and Nintendo.

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

January 19

⚫︎ Team ASOBI surprised fans by unveiling a brand-new Astro Bot speedrun stage at a recent PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through the novel level, vying to set the fastest time and claim the top spot.

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Astro Bot swept multiple categories in 2024, securing awards for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. Its vibrant visuals, nostalgic tributes, immersive sound design, and innovative haptic feedback were highly praised. The game also received accolades for its accessibility features, including high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Recognized as one of the year's best titles, Astro Bot solidified Team ASOBI's reputation for groundbreaking 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, lauded for its exceptional overall experience across creative and technical domains. It outshone formidable competitors such as Metaphor: ReFantazio, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

December 11

⚫︎ Team ASOBI has 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 to fans following the game's warm reception since its PlayStation 5 debut earlier in the year.

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 at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. 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 chosen as GOTY at the BIG's Titanium Awards](Games Reactor)

November 22

⚫︎ Team ASOBI, the creative force behind Astro Bot, was honored with the Studio of the Year award at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This recognition came on the heels of Astro Bot's success, which garnered four nominations following its September release. Team ASOBI bested other nominees including 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 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, has sold an impressive 1.5 million copies by November 3. Developed by Sony-owned Team Asobi and released on September 6, it achieved this milestone in under two months.