After Astro Bot’s victory at The Game Awards 2024, it would be a massive mistake for the game to collaborate with Black Myth: Wukong.

There’s no denying the fact that Team Asobi’s Astro Bot is a triumph. Spicing up Sony’s mascot, who was previously seen in well-received Astro’s Playroom and Astro Bot Rescue Mission, the game brings the fan-favorite character into the upper leagues of gaming iconography.

Team Asobi delivered an experience to remember. (Image via PlayStation)

Astro Bot ended up picking up a bunch of accolades at The Game Awards this year and even walked away with a Game of The Year title. Developer Team Asobi and Sony will most likely carry this momentum with even more updates and crossovers for the game. However, they should avoid approaching Black Myth: Wukong for a partnership.

Adding a Black Myth: Wukong level to Astro Bot is a terrible idea

Black Myth: Wukong failed to get recognition at The Game Awards 2024. (Image via Game Science)

One of Astro Bot‘s main appeals is the way it celebrates the legacy of gaming history. The game is loaded with a bunch of special levels based on iconic franchises such as God of War, Ape Escape, Uncharted, and LocoRoco. That’s not all; the game features a number of VIP bots affiliated with many of PlayStation’s franchises.

With the game’s recent success, many in the community feel that the time has come for Team Asobi to shake up the formula and bring even more special levels to the game featuring other gaming franchises. One of the biggest games of 2024 that should be the top choice for Astro Bot to team up with is none other than Black Myth: Wukong. However, this might not end well.

Developed by Game Science, Black Myth: Wukong was another big surprise in 2024. The game shipped millions of units and established itself as one of the most successful video games of all time. It was expected that the title would wipe the floor at The Game Awards, but it failed to win the coveted Game of the Year prize, taken by Astro Bot.

Astro Bot‘s victory was doubted by many in the industry. While it’s an incredible game, it doesn’t have the best story of all time or isn’t the most graphically intense title out there. It felt like a continuation of what we’d seen in the series earlier and just a casual game that lacked the depth that’s a major part of all previous Game of The Year award winners.

It’s not just the gaming community; even Game Science was upset with Astro Bot winning Game of the Year. Alanah Pearce, who once worked for Santa Monica Studio, was at the show this year. According to her, members of Black Myth: Wukong‘s development team “cried” after the title lost the Game of the Year award. The team was clearly upset that they didn’t manage to nab the win.

Astro Bot continues to deliver incredible updates

Astro Bot has a brand new update for gamers to enjoy. (Image via PlayStation)

You’d think that you’ve already explored everything this year’s Game of the Year has to offer. However, that’s not the case, as Astro Bot has a free holiday update for everyone, and you don’t have to pay a single dime for it.

Team Asobi has added a brand new update to the game to celebrate Christmas, which includes a winter-themed level, Winter Wonder, that features a ribbon-wrapped tree, snow-covered rooftops, and a bunch of jolly figures that drive a boat being pulled by a reindeer!

Winter Wonder is only available to play after finishing the base title and features new VIP Bots to discover. Whether or not this is the end of the line for post-launch support for Astro Bot, the developers have thanked the community while teasing a “next time.”

Previous leaks have suggested that the title will get at least 15 free levels, and so far, we’ve only seen five added to the game.

With that said, do you think Astro Bot deserved the Game of the Year 2024 award? Let us know in the comments below.