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# Astro Bot Fans Rejoice: New Speedrun Levels and Special Bots Arrive This October!
- URL: https://www.agamingnetwork.com/astro-bot-fans-rejoice-new-speedrun-levels-and-special-bots-arrive-this-october/
- Published: 2024-10-16T18:30:57.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-16T18:30:56.000Z
- Author: Marcel Dee
- Tags: News

Team Asobi has a surprise in store for **Astro Bot** fans, and it’s the perfect gift for speedrunners and platforming pros! Following overwhelming player feedback, Team Asobi announced that **new speedrun levels** are coming to **Astro Bot** starting **October 17**, and the best part? They’re **free**!

**Astro Bot’s Speedrun Extravaganza Begins**

Players will get their first taste of the action with **Building Speed**, the first of five new speedrun levels. Set in a sky-high city, you’ll need to dodge cranes, smash crates, and even zoom through a flying car wash—all with the help of **Barkster**, the bulldog booster, to rescue your crew. The level will also introduce an **online leaderboard**, allowing you to compete with your **PlayStation** friends and show off your platforming prowess.

Every week until mid-November, a fresh speedrun challenge will drop, so players will have plenty of chances to perfect their skills. Here’s the full release schedule:

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

All updates will be released on **Thursdays at 6:00 am PT, 2:00 pm BST, and 10:00 pm JST**.

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**Rescue 10 New Special Bots Along the Way**

Alongside these thrilling levels, players can look forward to rescuing **two new Special Bots** in each stage, bringing the total to **10 new beloved characters**. While you’ve already met Eve from **Stellar Blade** and a bot from **Helldivers**, the rest of the crew remains a mystery—so you’ll have to jump in and find out for yourself!

**Team Asobi’s Thank You to the Fans**

In their heartfelt announcement, Team Asobi expressed their gratitude for the love and support from the **Astro Bot** community, noting how player reactions, from the youngest to the oldest fans, have warmed the hearts of everyone at **Team Asobi HQ**. These new updates come at **no extra cost**, a gesture of appreciation for the incredible feedback from fans who simply wanted more.

As Team Asobi teased, there may be **even more surprises** on the horizon, so stay tuned!

**Get Ready to Race and Rescue!**

Mark your calendars for **October 17**, and get ready to put your platforming skills to the ultimate test in **Astro Bot’s** speedrun levels. Compete for the top spot on the leaderboards, rescue new Special Bots, and enjoy a fresh challenge every week!