The whimsical world of Katamari Damacy is back! After a 14-year hiatus, fans can rejoice as a completely original title, Once Upon A Katamari, prepares to roll onto PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on October 24th. This fresh installment keeps the series’ beloved ball-rolling gameplay alive with inventive new levels and, for the first time ever, introduces a competitive multiplayer experience! Digital pre-orders for the game are now available, with two versions to choose from: a standard edition priced at $40, and a deluxe $60 King of All Sounds Edition loaded with extra goodies. Securing your copy early unlocks bonus content to enhance your rolling adventure.
Unlockables for Pre-ordering Once Upon A Katamari
By pre-purchasing either edition, you’ll immediately gain access to 3 exclusive Face customization parts. These cosmetic items can also be obtained during regular gameplay, but pre-ordering gives you a head start in personalizing your Katamari experience.
Furthermore, players who have save files from either Katamari Damacy Reroll or We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie will receive a special treat: the playable Young King character in Once Upon A Katamari.
$40 | Coming October 24
The standard edition of Once Upon A Katamari features the core game for your chosen platform. Grab a physical pre-order for $40 on PS5 or Switch via Amazon and Walmart.
Xbox players are limited to digital pre-orders for now. PC gamers looking for a bargain can secure the standard edition digitally for just $33.59 through Fanatical.
Once Upon A Katamari King of All Sounds Edition
$60 | Coming October 24
The King of All Sounds Edition of Once Upon A Katamari, priced at $60, is a digital exclusive. It contains the base game, along with a whopping 60 additional musical tracks and 26 unique costumes drawn from previous games in the series. PC gamers looking for a discount should head to Fanatical’s pre-order page, where it can be acquired for just $50.39.
To tide you over until October – or to ensure your save data unlocks the Young King – pick up Katamari Damacy Reroll and We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie now on consoles and PC. You can find them for under $20 in some cases. These are remasters of the original Katamari Damacy and We Love Katamari games from the PS2 era (2004 and 2005), featuring enhanced graphics, gameplay improvements, and remastered HD cutscenes.
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Katamari Damacy Reroll
We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie
While Once Upon A Katamari represents a long-awaited sequel, the series has built a dedicated fan base worldwide thanks to its offbeat humor and endearing art style. Katamari’s influence extends beyond gaming, inspiring numerous adaptations like an official webcomic following the Prince of the Cosmos and his father, collected in hardcover with all 150 strips. Fans interested in the game’s history should check out the Katamari Damacy book by L.E. Hall, a Boss Fight Books publication, which details the game’s development and its lasting impact on Japanese pop culture.
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