October 17 Will Be a Big Day for Astro Bot Fans

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Key Takeaways

  • Team Asobi reveals that Astro Bot’s post-launch content will start rolling out from October 17 at no extra cost to players.
  • New speedrun levels will be added to Astro Bot

    every week all the way through to November 14, with the first one labeled Building Speed.
  • Every speedrun level will feature two new VIP bots to rescue, totaling to 10 new bots overall.

As a long-time PlayStation fanatic who has spent countless hours traversing various virtual worlds, I couldn’t be more thrilled about the upcoming free content for Astro Bot! The fact that Team Asobi is listening to the community and providing us with weekly speedrun levels, complete with new VIP bots, is a testament to their commitment to delivering an exceptional gaming experience.

Starting from October 17, the dedicated team behind Astro Bot, Asobi, has announced that they will be releasing fresh content for the beloved 3D platformer over several weeks. This exciting update includes new levels, VIP bots, and additional features for players to explore within Astro Bot.

Fans and critics alike have raved about the delightful reception for the game Astro Bot. The platformer garnered massive praise due to its homage to PlayStation’s 30-year history, showcasing a group of elite bots modeled after famous characters connected with the brand. Nevertheless, certain players of Astro Bot found themselves wishing for additional content following the game’s conclusion, such as the speedrun levels from Astro’s Playroom. Additionally, there were some missed opportunities when it came to PlayStation appearances in Astro Bot, but it appears that Team Asobi is taking feedback into account.

On the PlayStation Blog, Team Asobi’s leader, Nicolas Doucet, announced that starting from October 17th and continuing until November 14th, Astro Bot will receive a series of free post-launch content updates on a weekly basis. Every week, a new speedrun level will be added, with the first one being introduced tomorrow, named Building Speed. In this level, Astro Bot players can use the bulldog booster power-up to navigate a course resembling Construction Derby from the original game. These speedrun levels are designed to challenge players’ platforming abilities and will come with an online leaderboard for competition.

Every New Speedrun Level Coming to Astro Bot

  • October 17: Building Speed
  • October 24: Let it Slide
  • October 31: Spring-loaded Run
  • November 7: Helium Heights
  • November 14: Rising Heat

Beyond what’s already been mentioned, each speedrun level in this update introduces two fresh VIP bots, bringing the total to 10 characters to save throughout the entire content release. The September State of Play preview introduced VIP bots based on Eve from Stellar Blade and the Helldivers squad, so it’s exciting to speculate which other PlayStation series might appear in Astro Bot’s free DLC. What’s more, instead of releasing all the DLC content at once, Team Asobi has opted for a weekly rollout.

The method of releasing additional content over time, or staggered approach, isn’t something novel. For instance, Astro’s Playroom had been receiving extra content every week since June, piquing interest for the release of Astro Bot. This surge in player engagement for Astro’s Playroom might have inspired Team Asobi to adopt a similar strategy for Astro Bot. Regularly scheduled content updates serve to keep players engaged and can also provide valuable feedback for Team Asobi when tweaking forthcoming levels.

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2024-10-16 18:06