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Bandai Namco Announces Once Upon A Katamari for Nintendo Switch 2

The native Switch 2 version adds higher fidelity, mouse controls and a new competitive mode while the company pairs the launch with paid DLC to expand multiplayer and customization.

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Overview

  • Bandai Namco confirmed a Switch 2 release of Once Upon A Katamari that upgrades visuals and frame rates and adds mouse input on the new hardware.
  • Owners of the original Nintendo Switch version will receive a free update that brings the improved frame rate and mouse controls to their copy.
  • A paid expansion called Rolling Live Highlights was revealed to add ten new quests, twelve new songs, six new cousins, and 18 new accessories.
  • The game introduces KatamariBall, a four-player competitive mode supporting online play and offline matches against CPU opponents, and expands character customization for The Prince and 68 cousins.
  • Bandai Namco released an official trailer with the announcement and the combined strategy signals a push toward multiplayer and DLC-driven content while maintaining support for existing Switch players.