Ball X Pit’s Free Update: New Characters, Balls Arrive Next Week
▼ Summary
– The game “Ball x Pit” is receiving its first major update, titled “The Regal,” on Monday, January 26.
– The update adds two new characters, The Carouser and The Falconer, each with unique ball-related abilities.
– It also introduces eight new balls and several new passive features, with one surprise element saved for launch.
– This is the first of three planned major updates for 2026, with “Shadow” and “Naturalist” to follow in April and July.
– “The Regal” update will be available on all platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC.
The highly anticipated first major update for Ball x Pit, titled The Regal, is set to launch next week, bringing a significant infusion of fresh content to the popular ball-bouncing roguelike. Developer Kenny Sun and Friends promises this update will enrich the game’s town-building and strategic gameplay with new characters, additional balls, and several other features designed to expand player options and replayability.
Scheduled for release on Monday, January 26, The Regal introduces two distinct new characters, each with unique mechanics that alter gameplay dynamics. The Carouser possesses a special ability where returning balls orbit around him, creating a defensive or offensive barrier. Meanwhile, The Falconer is accompanied by two falcons that actively participate by throwing balls, offering a novel approach to managing the game’s core bouncing action.
Alongside these characters, players can look forward to eight new balls joining the arsenal. The update also includes several new passive abilities, though specific details on these passives remain under wraps for now. The developers have hinted at an additional surprise element, which will be revealed only when the update goes live, adding an extra layer of anticipation for the community.
This content drop marks the beginning of a planned roadmap for Ball x Pit in 2026. The Regal is confirmed as the first of three substantial post-launch updates. The subsequent updates, named Shadow and Naturalist, are currently slated for release in April and July, respectively, indicating a steady stream of new content throughout the year. The Regal will be available simultaneously across all platforms where the game is sold, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
(Source: Game Informer)
