Astro Bot’s First Post-Launch Speedrun Level Goes Live on October 17th

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As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I can confidently say that the gaming landscape has evolved significantly, and one of the most intriguing transformations is the resurgence of innovative platformers like Team Asobi’s Astro Bot. With its upcoming speedrun levels and Special Bots, Building Speed just added another layer of excitement to an already captivating game.

On October 17th, starting tomorrow, Team Asobi’s game, Astro Bot, will introduce new speedrun levels and Special Bots as part of their Building Speed launch. The initial level, titled “Sci-fi City in the Clouds,” sees Astro and Barkster sprinting through a futuristic city floating in the sky. Here’s a quick peek at what awaits: [teaser video]

New levels will be accessible every Thursday at 6 AM Pacific Standard Time, from October 24th until November 14th. Here’s a breakdown of the dates and themes:

This implies that there will be ten Bots launched after the initial one, but the details about the others are currently under wraps. It’s rumored that additional levels are in development, though no specific release dates have been provided. However, Asobi hinted at “more surprises on the horizon.” In the interim, players can strive to top the leaderboards with their best times.

Astro Bot can only be found on the PlayStation 5. Take a look at our review, as we rated it an impressive 9 out of 10.

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2024-10-16 16:13