Astro Bot: The Latest Updates

Created by Team Asobi to celebrate three decades of PlayStation, Astro Bot is a 3D adventure platformer. Stay informed with the latest news and updates about the game here!

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Astro Bot News

2025

April 8

Astro Bot took center stage at the BAFTA Games Awards, securing the Best Game trophy and collecting five awards in total. Hosted by comedian Phil Wang, the event celebrated the past year's most outstanding games.

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

March 21

After Astro Bot’s 2024 Game of the Year win, Team Asobi studio head Nicolas Doucet made notable remarks during a Game Developers Conference panel. Discussing the title’s development, Doucet highlighted the importance of crafting focused, completable experiences in an industry often dominated by massive projects.

“We always believed it's fine to create a compact game,” said Doucet. He explained that a narrower scope helped the studio preserve creative oversight while giving players a realistic chance to finish—a compelling benefit in an age of overwhelming backlogs.

Read more: Astro Bot director emphasizes: “It’s OK to build a smaller game” since “players have growing libraries they can’t finish” (Gamesradar)

March 6

Astro Bot’s newest update adds a level called Hard to Bear, which includes a nod to The Order: 1886. This stage forms part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC, featuring five free weekly levels released across February and March. The last level is due in mid-March.

Read more: Fresh Astro Bot DLC level now available (Game Rant)

February 13

Team Asobi has revealed five additional Astro Bot levels, starting today with the Vicious Void Galaxy. Each Thursday until March 13, players will receive one free update with progressively tougher stages, a unique Special Bot to find, and Time Attack mode with online leaderboards.

Read more: Five extra levels and Special Bots start arriving today in Astro Bot (PS Blog)

January 23

Reggie Fils-Aimé, former Nintendo of America president, recently voiced his praise for Astro Bot, the 2024 Game of the Year winner. The Sony and Team Asobi-developed 3D platformer took cues from beloved Nintendo series such as Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from fans across platforms.

Read more: Reggie Fils-Aimé commends Astro Bot (Game Rant)

January 19

Team ASOBI showcased a completely new, never-before-seen speedrun stage during the weekend’s PlayStation tournament. Competitors dashed through the unfamiliar course, aiming to record the quickest finish and win the contest.

Read more: Unseen Astro Bot stage makes its debut at PlayStation tournament (Eurogamer)

2024

December 17

Team ASOBI’s Astro Bot swept several major accolades in 2024, securing wins for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. Reviewers lauded its bright art style, nods to classic characters, enveloping audio, and smart haptic implementation. The title also earned kudos for accessibility options like high-contrast visuals and Access Controller compatibility. Voted one of the year’s top games, Astro Bot reinforced Team ASOBI’s role as a pioneer in game innovation.

Read more: Astro Bot voted Best PS5 Game in PS Blog's 2024 Game of the Year (PS Blog)

December 11

Astro Bot was named Game of the Year for offering the finest all-round experience spanning artistic and technical domains. The title beat formidable rivals like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Read more: Astro Bot earns Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024 (Game8)

December 11

Team ASOBI confirmed a festive free update for Astro Bot, Winter Wonder, launching December 12 at 8 PM PT. The add-on includes a holiday-themed stage as a gesture of gratitude to fans after the game’s warm reception since its PS5 release earlier in the year.

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

December 8

Astro Bot received the Best Game of the Year honor at the 2024 Titanium Awards, held during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at Bilbao’s Euskalduna Palace. The platformer outscored Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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

November 22

Team ASOBI, the studio behind Astro Bot, was named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. The win follows the platformer’s critical success, having earned four nominations after its September launch. Team ASOBI bested competitors including 11 Bit Studios (Frostpunk 2) and Arrowhead Game Studios (Helldivers 2).

Read more: Astro Bot dev Team ASOBI wins Studio of the Year at Golden Joystick Awards 2024 (Games Radar)

December

The Game Awards revealed its 2024 nominees, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth each leading with seven nominations, including Game of the Year. Other contenders for the top prize include Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Balatro, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the last of which sparked some debate.

Read more: The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth head nomination list (Gosu Gamers)

November 8

Sony confirmed that Astro Bot, the PlayStation 5-exclusive platformer, sold 1.5 million copies by November 3. The title, developed by Sony’s Team Asobi and released September 6, reached this milestone in under two months.

Read more: PS5 exclusive Astro Bot sells 1.5 million units in two months (IGN)