In an interesting twist on the speedrunning competition formula, the finalists for a recent Astro Bot speedrunning tournament hosted by PlayStation competed against each other in a never-before-seen level.
To complete the level, both competitors had access to the slow-mo power-up, which saw heavy use throughout the finalists’ attempts at the level, and the flower umbrella. It’s themed around water and ice, with both players having to deal with obstacles like slippery ice floors and platforms that could easily shatter.
Ultimately, Team Circle won the tournament with a time of 34.51.6 seconds, while Team Square narrowly lost with a 34.84.1 second time. It is worth noting that both players had zero knowledge of the level used in the finals and would likely have gotten even faster completion times with practice.
Developer Team Asobi hasn’t confirmed whether the level will release for all players. Stay tuned for more updates on the same
The last major update to hit Astro Bot was back in December, when the game got the Christmas-themed Winter Wonder level. The level’s difficulty wasn’t too high, as it’s aimed at both children and adults.
Astro Bot came out exclusively on the PS5 last year. For more details about the game, check out our review. It achieved extensive critical acclaim, ending up as the best-reviewed title on the PS5 for 2024, and even managed to sell more than 1.5 million copies in nine weeks.
