Gamers, it’s official—Astro Bot just can’t stop winning! At the New York Game Awards in 2025, Astro Bot won the Game of the Year award, which made it one of the most honored platformers ever. The game claimed both Principal and Children's Game plus Best Music awards on top of its main title.

In September 2024, Team Asobi created Astro Bot, and users worldwide started to embrace the game. Users consistently give the game an OpenCritic score of 100 for its excellent platforming and PlayStation content, plus its unique DualSense controller features. In January, Astro Bot was verified as the top-rated platformer with 110 Game of the Year trophies. Astro Bot continues to gain awards without stopping because the New York Game Awards just added to its stream of honors.

Other major winners of the night included Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, which earned Best DLC and Best World, while Studio Zero’s Metaphor: ReFantazio took home Best Writing in a Game.

Astro Bot’s Big Win and Future Plans

Astro Bot’s success was further cemented in December 2024 when it won Game of the Year at The Game Awards, surpassing titles like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and indie favorite Balatro. Speaking after the event, director Nicolas Doucet admitted he was shocked by the win and barely remembered his acceptance speech.

Adding to its momentum, Astro Bot released a Winter Wonder DLC in December 2024, and recent rumors suggest new content is on the way. A potential Tekken crossover featuring Heihachi has been hinted at, along with a new speedrunning level showcased during a PlayStation Tournaments XP event. Fans eagerly await what Team Asobi has planned next.

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