Astro Bot to Release Free Holiday-Themed Level Tomorrow

This week, Team Asobi is gifting fans of their highly praised 3D platformer, Astro Bot, a treat. They’re rolling out a festive, holiday-themed level called “Winter Wonder,” slated to hit the screens of players who’ve completed the game by Thursday evening.

While the studio hasn’t spilled all the details about this update, they hinted on the PlayStation blog that fans can look forward to a merry journey filled with shiny presents, the joyous sound of jingle bells, and some exciting new bots. They’ve crafted this level with both younger and older gamers in mind, ensuring there’s plenty of fun without the frustration of overly difficult challenges.

Team Asobi has long been Sony’s ace for tech demos, having developed creative works like Astro’s Playroom, which debuted alongside the PlayStation 5 as a showcase of the console’s capabilities, and Astro Bot Rescue Mission, which highlighted the PlayStation VR headset’s features.

In a heartfelt post on the PlayStation blog, the team expressed their intention behind releasing this bonus level—it’s a token of gratitude for the enthusiastic support they’ve received from fans and critics.

Nicolas Doucet, the head of Team Asobi, shared, “Since the launch of Astro Bot earlier this year on PlayStation 5, we’ve been overwhelmed by the wonderful feedback from fans and the PlayStation community, and we’re thrilled with the game’s worldwide acclaim. From all of us, a sincere thank you for your support. It really means a lot.”