Astro Bot developer Group Asobi has introduced the launch dates for its new–and free–bundle of speedrunning ranges. The primary one, Constructing Velocity, might be obtainable beginning October 17 and can see gamers crew up with the bulldog booster Barkster to assist them weave their method by a collection of obstacles like cranes, crates, and even a flying automotive wash. Group Asobi will launch a degree each week at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET, and in whole, there might be 5 of those new levels to race by.
Every degree may even have two brand-new bots to rescue, impressed by characters like Eve from Stellar Blade and the Helldivers. Along with rescuing lovable bots, every of those ranges could have a web-based leaderboard for the speedrunners seeking to earn bragging rights.
Here is the complete schedule for when every stage might be obtainable:
- October 17: Constructing Velocity
- October 24: Let it Slide
- October 31: Spring-loaded Run
- November 7: Helium Heights
- November 14: Rising Warmth
Astro Bot was launched on September 6 and the sport earned crucial approval for its polished platforming enjoyable. “Group Asobi cements itself as an important PlayStation studio with an imaginative platformer for the ages,” Mark Delaney wrote in GameSpot’s Astro Bot assessment.
The longer term for Astro appears shiny, as PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst just lately spoke about how Sony is seeking to launch extra family-friendly video games. “I feel it is massively essential that PlayStation Studios develops video games in numerous genres, and the household market, I feel, is absolutely essential for us to give attention to,” Hulst stated. “Astro may be very, crucial to PlayStation.”
PlayStation followers will not have lengthy to attend for a brand new all-ages journey, as Lego Horizon Adventures places a cute spin on the Horizon collection and can launch for PC, PS5, PS4, and Change on November 14.