During a recent PlayStation Tournaments XP event, gamers got an exciting sneak peek at a new speedrunning level for Astro Bot. This fresh addition continues to expand the game’s content offerings, adding to its post-launch freebies.
Astro Bot made waves when it first launched in 2024, marking a triumph for Team Asobi. Garnering high praise from critics and fans alike, it raked in awards and sales, even snagging the coveted Game of the Year title at The Game Awards 2024 against other heavyweights like Black Myth: Wukong and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The main campaign is captivating enough, but Team Asobi entices players to keep coming back with additional post-launch content like speedrunning levels and a winter-themed DLC pack.
Fans eager for more content won’t be disappointed. At a recent PlayStation Tournaments XP event, a new speedrunning level was featured, causing quite a stir among the finals’ spectators. A clip circulated on Twitter by Genki shows Astro Bot in action, using the handy Time Stopper ability to freeze foes and zip through the course. There’s even a segment where a flower gives players a little boost in height.
As for when players can dive into this new level, there’s still no word on the release date. Additionally, it’s unclear if this level is part of a broader DLC package. However, a recent leak hinted at more cameo bots joining the fray, including potentially recognizable figures like Heihachi from the Tekken universe, suggesting possible crossovers with other franchises.
While the specifics of Team Asobi’s 2025 plans for Astro Bot are still under wraps, the news promises exciting times ahead. Featuring a variety of cameo bots from across various IPs, the game cleverly utilizes its inventive mechanics, making these prospective speedrunning levels all the more intriguing.
Astro Bot’s future looks bright. With the initial success of Astro’s Playroom on the PS5, and the continued popularity of 2024’s Astro Bot, this little robot has firmly cemented its place as a PlayStation mascot. Regardless of what additional downloadable content emerges, the series stands poised to launch Astro Bot on many more adventures.
