The Long, Agonizing Wait Is Over: The King Is Back!
It’s been 14 long years since we last had a truly new cosmic adventure with the Prince and his eccentric father, The King of All Cosmos. But today, the stars have realigned. Bandai Namco has just launched ‘Once Upon a Katamari,’ a brand-new, full-fledged entry in the iconic Katamari Damacy series, and it’s out right now on all major platforms. The wonderfully weird, impossibly charming, and ridiculously catchy world of Katamari is back to bring a much-needed dose of pure joy to our screens.
Prepare to get that unforgettable theme song stuck in your head all over again. The King has messed up, and it’s up to the pint-sized Prince to roll up the universe and make things right. It’s the classic formula we all love, but this time, with a time-traveling twist.
A Royal Screw-Up Through Time Itself
So, what royal blunder has the King of All Cosmos committed this time? In a classic Katamari setup, the King was fiddling with a mysterious scroll and… whoops… accidentally destroyed Earth and all the stars. To fix his little mistake, he sends the Prince on a mission not just through space, but through time itself. In ‘Once Upon a Katamari,’ you’ll be rolling your Katamari through a variety of historical eras to rebuild the cosmos.
The launch trailer gives us a glimpse of the wonderfully bizarre new stages. You’ll roll up everything from dinosaurs in the Jurassic Period and mammoths in the Ice Age to samurai and pagodas in historic Japan. This time-traveling premise allows for an incredible variety of objects to collect and an endless stream of visual gags. To make things even more interesting, the game introduces new support tools like a magnet that helps you draw in nearby objects, making your rolling even more efficient and satisfying.
All the Newness, All the Cousins, All the Fun
This isn’t just a new coat of paint; ‘Once Upon a Katamari’ is packed with new features that expand on the classic formula. Here’s a look at what to expect:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Time Travel Stages | Roll through new eras like the Jurassic Period, the Ice Age, and historic Japan. |
| A Family Reunion | Play as the Prince or one of his 68 (!!!) cousins and kin. |
| Deeper Customization | Customize your character’s colors and faces to create your own unique cousin. |
| New Multiplayer Mode | Compete in ‘KatamariBall,’ a new 4-player online multiplayer mode. |
| Fabulous New Soundtrack | An all-new original soundtrack to get stuck in your head for another decade. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. |
Time to Play KatamariBall!
One of the most exciting new additions is ‘KatamariBall,’ a brand-new 4-player online multiplayer mode. This mode pits players against each other in a cosmic sport where the goal is to roll up the biggest Katamari and dominate the competition. You can compete online against cousins from around the world or practice your skills against CPU opponents. It’s a fantastic addition that promises to add a whole new layer of replayability and friendly competition to the Katamari experience.
The game also features a massive roster of 68 playable cousins and a new customization system that lets you change their colors and faces, allowing you to create a truly unique roller for your online battles. It’s time to show the world who the real King (or Queen) of the Cosmos is.
Conclusion
The return of Katamari Damacy with a brand-new title is something to celebrate. ‘Once Upon a Katamari’ looks like a perfect evolution of the series, keeping the quirky charm and simple-yet-addictive gameplay loop that made it a classic, while adding meaningful new features like time travel, deeper customization, and a robust multiplayer mode. In a world full of grim and serious games, the pure, unadulterated joy of rolling up a giant ball of stuff is more welcome than ever. So let the good times roll!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Once Upon a Katamari a new game or a remake?
‘Once Upon a Katamari’ is a brand-new entry in the series, and the first new mainline title in 14 years. It is not a remake or a remaster.
When did Once Upon a Katamari release?
The game was released worldwide on October 24, 2025.
What platforms is the game on?
It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
What’s new in this Katamari game?
The game introduces a new time-travel mechanic with stages set in different historical eras, a new 4-player online multiplayer mode called ‘KatamariBall,’ a deeper customization system for the Prince and his 68 cousins, and an all-new original soundtrack.
Is there a multiplayer mode?
Yes, the game features ‘KatamariBall,’ a new online multiplayer mode for up to four players. You can also play this mode offline against CPU opponents.
How many playable characters are there?
You can play as the classic Prince or choose from a massive roster of 68 other cousins and kin, all of whom can be customized.