Astro Bot’s Incredible Success Continues with Latest Industry Recognition

Team Asobi’s critically acclaimed Astro Bot continues its remarkable winning streak, securing three major awards at the 14th Annual New York Game Awards. The September 2024 release claimed the prestigious Game of the Year title, alongside honors for Best Kids Game and Best Music.

The charming platformer, which tasks players with guiding Astro on a mission to rescue lost Bots and restore the PS5 mothership, has maintained a perfect 100 player rating on OpenCritic since its launch. The game has earned widespread praise for its innovative use of the DualSense controller and clever PlayStation Easter eggs scattered throughout its world.

This latest recognition adds to an already impressive collection of accolades, with Astro Bot recently being crowned the most decorated platformer in gaming history, accumulating 110 Game of the Year awards. The title previously secured the top honor at The Game Awards 2024, prevailing over strong contenders including Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Balatro.

Astro Bot’s Future Brings Exciting New Content Possibilities

Following the release of the Winter Wonder DLC in December 2024, speculation has emerged about potential new content arriving in 2025. Social media activity has hinted at a possible Tekken crossover, while a recent PlayStation Tournaments XP event showcased a new speedrunning level during its finals.

Director Nicolas Doucet expressed genuine surprise at the game’s continued success, revealing in a post-ceremony interview that he was so overwhelmed by winning at The Game Awards that he barely remembered his acceptance speech. At the New York Game Awards, other notable winners included Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree for Best DLC and Best World, while Studio Zero’s Metaphor: ReFantazio secured the Best Writing category.