Astro Bot: Free DLC announced – Speedrun mode and cameo bots on board

The popular PS5 game “Astro Bot” is getting a free speedrun update with new levels and unlockable bots. The DLC will be available for download from autumn.

Fans of the acclaimed platformer “AstroBot” You can look forward to a free DLC update. The additional expansion promises to make the platforming experience more entertaining and competitive with content.

Developed by Team Asobi, the speedrun DLC will include new challenges and ten cameo bots. Players will also have the opportunity to compete in new online leaderboards and race against the clock.

New challenges and cameo bots

The free Astro Bot DLC, coming later this year, includes five new speedrun levels for players to test their skills.

According to director Nicolas Doucet, many fans claimed that they wanted “the return of speedrun levels.” The new challenges are designed to allow players to gain valuable milliseconds through targeted jumps and quick reactions.

The DLC’s speedrun levels will be connected to online leaderboards. Players can compare their best times with friends or the entire community and try to reach the top spots.

In addition to the levels, there will also be ten new cameo botsthat need to be rescued. These bots include well-known characters from PlayStation games such as “Helldivers” and “Stellar Blade”.

“We are delighted to welcome the Helldivers squad,” says Doucet. In addition to the protagonist Eve from “Stellar Blade,” other surprise bots will appear in the game. “You’ll have to find out who the others are yourself,” they say.

Players of “Astro Bot” unlock the new bots by defeating numerous birds in the speedrun level.

NThis is followed by a teaser trailer for the upcoming DLC ​​for “Astro Bot”:

DLC release in autumn

The “Astro Bot” speedrun DLC will be available for free starting in fall 2024. An exact date has not yet been announced, but it is safe to assume that the update will provide entertaining challenges for both newcomers and long-time fans of the game.

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It remains to be seen what unknown surprises the DLC update will bring. Until then, newcomers can take a look at the Review of “Astro Bot” on PLAY3.DE.

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