Astro Bot: New Updates Revealed

Astro Bot is Team Asobi's acclaimed 3D platformer celebrating PlayStation's 30th anniversary. Explore the latest game updates and announcements!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

• Astro Bot dominated the BAFTA Games Awards, securing Best Game and collecting five awards total. Hosted by comedian Phil Wang, the ceremony highlighted exceptional games from the past year.

March 21

• Following Astro Bot's 2024 Game of the Year win, Team Asobi's Nicolas Doucet shared insightful development perspectives at GDC. He championed compact, completable games amidst an industry obsessed with scale, noting: "Smaller scope preserves creative freedom while respecting players' time."

March 6

• The latest update introduces Hard to Bear - a new level featuring a clever The Order: 1886 reference. This marks the fourth free weekly level in February/March's Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, with the finale arriving mid-month.

February 13

• Team Asobi launched the Vicious Void Galaxy update, promising five challenging new levels released weekly. Each features unique Special Bots to rescue and Time Attack leaderboards.

January 23

• Former Nintendo executive Reggie Fils-Aimé praised Astro Bot's Game of the Year victory, acknowledging its masterful platforming reminiscent of Nintendo classics.

January 19

• A surprise speedrun stage debuted during PlayStation's tournament finals, challenging competitors with never-before-seen obstacles.

2024

December Highlights

• 17th: Swept multiple awards including Best Art Direction and Audio Design
• 11th: Crowned Game of the Year at The Game Awards
• 12th: Released festive Winter Wonder update
• 8th: Won top honor at Titanium Awards

November Achievements

• 22nd: Team Asobi named Studio of the Year
• Nominee Leader: Seven Game Awards nominations
• 8th: Surpassed 1.5 million copies sold