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Astral Tracks

Platform(s): PC
Genre: Platformer
Developer: LAB132
Release Date: Nov. 21, 2024

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'Astral Tracks' Gets PC Release Date, Consoles At A Later Time

by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2023 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT

Astral Tracks is a competitive speedrunning 3D platformer that puts a host of dynamic movement possibilities at your disposal.

Astral Tracks puts a host of dynamic movement possibilities at your disposal, from Spider-Man-like swinging, to Titanfall-esque wallrunning, and tasks you with using these abilities to complete Astral Tracks’ levels as quickly as possible and defeat your friends both locally and online.

Unleash your competitive streak as you run, jump, dash, swing, slide and wallrun your way through procedurally generated tracks constructed from hand-made chunks. Master your skills to shave seconds off your times and play against friends, family or enemies, locally or online, competing for the top-spot on the leaderboards! Or embrace Astral Tracks’ meditative side and find yourself entering a relaxing flow-state as you glide through the tracks.

Time-limited challenges add an extra dimension of fun to your runs through Astral Tracks’ cyber-sci-fi settings and serve to ratchet up the level of competition by bringing players together to compete on the same tracks. Your progress through the game will be rewarded with unlockable costumes and accessories that can be purchased with in-game currency (there are no microtransactions), including diving fins, plungers, balloon animals, silly hats, baked goods and tutus, adding an outlandish splash of fun to the game’s interdimensional sci-fi aesthetics.

LAB132 are pleased to announce that Astral Tracks will be releasing on PC on November 16th, with a release date for console platforms to be announced at a later date.

“We can’t wait for the leaderboards to start filling out and see how far players are pushed to refine their times when Astral Tracks releases on PC on November 16th,” said LAB132 co-founder Laura Körting. “We’re also hard at work on console versions of the game and we’re hoping to give console players more news on when they can play Astral Tracks as soon as possible!”

Key Features:

  • Character abilities: Sprint, dash, slide, swing and wall run to move dynamically through tracks and overcome obstacles!
  • Thousands of levels to choose from: Procedurally generated levels built from pre-designed chunks deliver unlimited tracks to tackle! Each chunk is unique and requires a different combination of movements and a precise use of skills to progress.
  • Leaderboards and multiple multiplayer modes: Play against friends in local and online co-op, or compete against the world via leaderboards! All tracks can be completed in single player as well, but you may choose to find like-minded runners at any time!
  • Customization: Unlock eccentric costumes for your avatar - the appearance of your astronaut, robot, or other characters can be customized with dozens of different accessories, from diving fins and plungers to balloon animals or silly hats! 100% no microtransactions!
  • Rubber ducking reward system: While recovering from the pressure to be the very best, you may also spend some time collecting different kinds of rubber ducks which can be used to unlock new avatars and costumes. Maybe there are still some hidden inside that track you just finished yesterday?
  • Challenges: Time-limited challenges - appearing regularly for a certain period of time - test your skills, serve to ratchet up the level of competition and bring players together onto the track!

Astral Tracks is coming to PC (Steam) on November 16, 2023, followed by consoles at a later time.


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