Astro Bot Keeps Expanding With New Free Content

Astro Bot just dropped another surprise update, and it’s a big one. Team Asobi has added five brand new levels to the Vicious Void Galaxy, pushing the total level count past 90. That’s right — over 90 levels now, all packed into one game. The latest additions include Twin-Frog Trouble, Suck It Up, Handhold Havoc, and High Inflation, with one more still hidden. And if you’re wondering if there’s a catch, there isn’t. The whole thing is free.

We covered Astro Bot’s cut content earlier, but what’s landing now is something entirely different. These Vicious Void levels aren’t just extra fluff. They’re designed to test your skill, patience, and maybe even your controller’s durability. Team Asobi says you’ll need “every bit of skill” to finish them. That’s not marketing talk —

this batch was made to be tough. And if you manage to beat them all, there might be a reward waiting. No word yet on what it is, but you know the drill: if a dev says “something cool” is coming, players are going to find it.

There’s also a new face joining the bot crew: Atsu from Sucker Punch’s upcoming Ghost of Yōtei. Astro now has a bot based on that game’s protagonist, plus Atsu’s wolf companion, showing up as a Special Bot you can rescue. It’s a neat crossover moment that hints at how close these internal PlayStation teams are, and maybe a sign of things to come. Astro Bot has always been a love letter to PlayStation history, but with nods like this, it's also looking ahead.

This isn’t just a content drop — it’s another win for one of the most quietly dominant PS5 exclusives. Since launching in September 2024, Astro Bot has grown from a well-reviewed platformer into a post-launch success story. Its free updates have kept players coming back, and Team Asobi seems to know exactly how to keep momentum going. It helps that the game didn’t try to be a massive open world or a high-budget cinematic epic. At GDC, director Nicolas Doucet even said, “It’s OK to make a small game.” Turns out, small games with polish, charm, and regular updates can go a long way.

The update also brings news for collectors and controller fans. Sony’s Limited Edition Astro Bot DualSense controller is getting a refreshed release later this year. The original version was a hit and sold out fast. This time, it’ll feature a new touch pad design, although details are still under wraps. You can expect more info to drop via the PlayStation Blog closer to launch.

Astro Bot has carved out a rare spot on PS5: a game with staying power that didn’t need a giant marketing campaign or a deluxe edition. It just needed solid platforming, smart design, and regular reasons to revisit. Not many games get this kind of long-tail support without monetization or DLC pricing attached. Team Asobi is treating this like a passion project, not just a product, and it shows.

So what’s next? No clue. Team Asobi says they’re “delighted” to keep extending the game, and that’s probably good news for anyone hoping this isn’t the final update. With over 90 levels now, Astro Bot is turning into one of the most feature-rich single-player platformers on the console. That kind of support is rare, especially this far after release.

The new Vicious Void levels are live right now. No download packs, no extra steps. Just boot the game, pick up your DualSense, and dive in. And if you happen to spot that last unrevealed level—or figure out what “something really cool” turns out to be—Team Asobi is probably already watching your gameplay clip.