Summary
Astro Bot’s Version 1.006 update is now available, and it gives players access to Let it Slide, a brand-new speedrun level. This is the second speedrun level to be added toAstro Botsince the game’s launch in September, and three more are scheduled to be released in the upcoming weeks.
Astro Bot’s post-launch speedrun levelswere first announced with a trailer that was shown during Sony’s most-recent State of Play event, and the first stage was added to the game on October 17. That first stage, which is called “Building Speed,” centers around the Barkster power up, and players have spent the past week fighting for the top spots on its leaderboard.
Players now have a new opportunity to show off their platforming abilities, as the Version 1.006 update adds the Let it Slide speedrun level to the game. As is the case with Building Speed, Let it Slide is accessed through Stellar Speedway, a galaxy that becomes available uponbeatingAstro Bot, and it is home to two Special Bots. More specifically, a bot that references Eve fromStellar Bladeand a bot that looks like aHelldivers 2character can be found in Let it Slide, and many players will undoubtedly want to rescue both of them.
Astro Bot Will Get Three More Levels
As was previously noted, Let it Slide is not the last speedrun level that will be added toAstro Bot, and there are three more on the way. Those three additional levels will be released on the next three Thursdays, and each one will become available at 6am PDT. For those players who are curious, here are the names of the forthcoming speedrun levels as well as the exact dates upon which they will be released:
With respect to what players can expect from the remaining three levels, it is confirmed that they will each have two Special Bots to rescue. While the games that serve as sources for those additional Bots are not yet known, some hints may be found inAstro Bot’s credits. Indeed, the game’s credits reference several franchises that are not currently represented inAstro Bot, includingAssassin’s Creed,Rayman, andWorms, and it would not be surprising if characters from them appeared in Spring-loaded Run, Helium Heights, and Rising Heat.
It is also confirmed that each of the upcoming speedrun levels will have its own leaderboard, just likeAstro Bot’s Building Speedand Let it Slide stages. Those leaderboards are sure to encourage fierce competition, and players will really need to optimize their runs if they want to see their names at the top.
