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2025
April 8
⚫︎ Astro Bot triumphed at the BAFTA Games Awards, clinching the prestigious Best Game award and sweeping a total of five accolades. The ceremony, hosted by the witty comedian Phil Wang, celebrated the year's most outstanding titles.
Read more: Astro Bot wins Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards (Video Games Chronicles)
March 21
⚫︎ After Astro Bot's Game of the Year victory in 2024, Team Asobi's studio head, Nicolas Doucet, made waves with his remarks at the Game Developers Conference. Doucet emphasized the importance of developing compact, completable games in an industry often obsessed with grandiosity.
"From the start, we embraced the idea that it's perfectly fine to craft a smaller game," Doucet explained. He highlighted how a more focused scope enabled the team to retain creative control and deliver a game that players could actually finish—a refreshing perspective in today's gaming landscape, where backlogs are a common challenge.
March 6
⚫︎ A fresh update for Astro Bot has introduced a new level named Hard to Bear, featuring a nod to The Order: 1886. This level is part of the Vicious Void Galaxy DLC series, which has been rolling out five free weekly levels throughout February and March. The final installment 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 announced the launch of five new levels for Astro Bot, kicking off with the Vicious Void Galaxy. These free weekly updates, released every Thursday through March 13, offer increased challenges, unique Special Bots 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, showered praise on Astro Bot, which secured the Game of the Year title at The Game Awards 2024. This 3D platformer, developed by Sony and Team Asobi, drew heavy inspiration from iconic Nintendo games like Super Mario Bros., earning admiration from both its own fanbase and Nintendo enthusiasts.
Read more: Reggie Fils-Aime Has High Praise for Astro Bot (Game Rant)
January 19
⚫︎ Team ASOBI unveiled an exciting, previously unseen Astro Bot speedrun stage at this weekend's PlayStation tournament. Competitors raced through the novel level to set the fastest clear time and vie for the tournament's top prize.
Read more: Never-before-seen Astro Bot level debuts at weekend PlayStation Tournament (Eurogamer)
2024
December 17
⚫︎ In 2024, Team ASOBI's Astro Bot garnered multiple top awards, including Best Art Direction, Audio Design, and Use of DualSense. The game was lauded for its striking visuals, nostalgic character homages, immersive audio, and innovative haptic feedback. Its accessibility features, such as high-contrast visuals and support for the Access Controller, also earned praise. Voted as one of the year's premier titles, Astro Bot solidified Team ASOBI's status as a leader in game innovation.
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, recognized for its exceptional blend of creativity and technical prowess. It outshone formidable contenders 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(Game8)
December 11
⚫︎ Team ASOBI announced that a free update for Astro Bot, titled Winter Wonder, will be available on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM PT. This festive-themed level is a token of appreciation for 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 was honored as the Best Game of the Year 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 creators of Astro Bot, were named Studio of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. This accolade followed the critical acclaim of Astro Bot, which received nominations in four categories after its September launch. Team ASOBI bested fellow nominees including 11 Bit Studios (Frostpunk 2) and Arrowhead Game Studios (Helldivers 2).
December
⚫︎ The Game Awards revealed 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 honor 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 surpassed 1.5 million sales as of November 3. Developed by Sony's Team Asobi and released on September 6, the game reached this impressive milestone in just under two months.
Read more: PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Sells 1.5 Million in 2 Months (IGN)
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