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2025
April 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot swept the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the prestigious Best Game award and accumulating a total of five accolades. The event, hosted by the charismatic comedian Phil Wang, honored the standout games 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. During a panel discussion, Doucet highlighted the importance of crafting compact, completable games in an industry often obsessed with scale.
"From the start, we were in the mindset that it's OK to make a compact game," Doucet remarked. He emphasized that a smaller scope enabled the team to retain full creative control and deliver a game that players could realistically finish—a refreshing approach in today's era of ever-growing game backlogs.
March 6
⚫︎ Astro Bot's latest update introduces the thrilling new level, Hard to Bear, which pays homage to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the ongoing Vicious Void Galaxy DLC rollout, featuring five free weekly levels released throughout February and March. The final level in this series is set to launch in mid-March.
Read more: [Astro Bot Update Adds New DLC Level](Game Rant)
February 13
⚫︎ Team Asobi has unveiled the rollout of five new levels for Astro Bot, starting today with the introduction of the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates will feature a new level each Thursday until March 13, each offering increased difficulty, a unique Special Bot to rescue, and the option to replay in Time Attack mode with online leaderboards.
Read more: [Astro Bot: five new levels and Special Bots begin rolling out today](PS Blog)
January 23
⚫︎ Reggie Fils-Aimé, the former president of Nintendo of America, recently praised Astro Bot, which clinched the Game of the Year title at The Game Awards 2024. Developed by Sony and Team Asobi, this 3D platformer drew inspiration from classic Nintendo titles like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from fans of both franchises.
Read more: [Reggie Fils-Aime Has High Praise for Astro Bot](Game Rant)
January 19
⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled a brand-new, previously unseen Astro Bot speedrun stage during this weekend's PlayStation tournament. Finalists raced through the unfamiliar level, vying to set the fastest clear time and claim victory in the competition.
Read more: Never-before-seen Astro Bot level debuts at weekend PlayStation Tournament
2024
December 17
⚫︎ Team ASOBI's Astro Bot dominated 2024, securing awards for Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was lauded for its vibrant visuals, nostalgic character tributes, immersive sound design, and innovative haptic feedback. It also received accolades for its accessibility features, including high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller. Voted as one of the year's best titles, Astro Bot solidified Team ASOBI's position as a leader in innovative 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, celebrated for its exceptional overall experience across creative and technical domains. The game triumphed over formidable competitors such as Metaphor: ReFantazio, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Read more: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year at TGA 2024
December 11
⚫︎ Team ASOBI has announced a free update for Astro Bot, titled Winter Wonder, set to release on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level serves as a thank-you to fans following the game's warm reception since its PlayStation 5 launch earlier this year.
Read more: [Astro Bot: Winter Wonder update out tomorrow](PlayStation Blog)
December 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot was honored with the Best Game of the Year award at the 2024 Titanium Awards, presented during the BIG: Bilbao International Games Conference at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao. The platformer 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 named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade follows the critical acclaim of Astro Bot, which garnered four nominations after its September release. Team ASOBI bested fellow 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 unveiled its 2024 nominations, 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 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the latter sparking some controversy.
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 1.5 million copies as of November 3. Developed by Sony-owned Team Asobi and released on September 6, the game achieved this milestone in under two months.
Read more: PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Sells 1.5 Million in 2 Months
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