Sony Reveals Astro Bot's Speedrun Levels and Bot Release Dates

Sony has announced exciting updates for Astro Bot, the highly acclaimed PS5-exclusive platformer. Starting October 17, free post-launch speedrun levels will be introduced weekly, beginning with the “Building Speed” level. In this level, players, assisted by a new character named Barkster, will navigate through challenging environments, including a towering cityscape. Each new speedrun level will come with two unique Special Bots to rescue and introduce an online leaderboard for players to compete with friends.

The full release schedule includes five levels, with new content dropping every Thursday until November 14. Team Asobi's studio director hinted at additional surprises coming down the line after the current schedule concludes. Despite including numerous bot cameos from PlayStation's history, notable characters from the Final Fantasy franchise were reportedly omitted due to creative and licensing decisions.

Fans can look forward to five new levels in the speedrun DLC scheduled from October 17 to November 14, including Building Speed, Let it Slide, Spring-loaded Run, Helium Heights, and Rising Heat.

Astro Bot Rescue Mission, originally released on PS VR, has become a beloved franchise for its whimsical art style and inventive gameplay. The latest installment, released for PS5, takes advantage of the console's hardware capabilities, enhancing the overall experience and further solidifying Team Asobi's reputation for quality platforming games.