Summary
A newKatamari Damacygame is arriving soon, but there’s a catch. The new entry in theKatamarifranchise will only be available on iOS devices through the Apple Arcade subscription service.
While theKatmariseries has been around since 2004, it’s also undergone some relatively long stretches of dormancy over the years since its inception. The series went largely quiet between 2012-2015, and then again from 2019-2022. Aremaster ofWe Love Katamariwas released in 2023, bringing back the ball-rolling game to the forefront of some gamers' minds. Now the series is finally getting a new entry, but it’s not going to be available to everyone.
Katamari Damacy Rolling Livehas been announced for the Apple Arcade subscription service and will launch on April 3. Described as the first original game to launch intheKatamarigame franchisein nearly eight years,Katamari Damacy Rolling Livewill bring back the classic gameplay concepts with a bit of a twist. This time around, the player is tasked with rolling their Katamari ball across the earth to pick up objects to forge a new star. However, the title has also been given a modern flair.
What’s New In Katamari Damacy Rolling Live
In addition to anewKatamari Damacygame, Apple Arcade is seeing five other games launch on April 3. The list includesPuffies.,RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+,Sesame Street Mecha Builders+,Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve,andThe Game of Life 2+. Prior to these launches, the service will also be adding new content to titles likeNBA 2K25 Arcade Edition,PGA Tour Pro Golf, andSkate City: New York,withNBA 2K25andPGA Tour’s new content arriving on March 13 andSkate City’s on March 27.
For now, it remains to be seen ifKatamari Damacy Rolling Livewill ever launch on other platforms. NumerousKatamarigames have been ported or remade over the years, so it’s not out of the question. However, it’s likely that the game has a lengthy exclusivity contract that would need to expire first. Those who want to give the game a try can utilize a 1-month free trial with Apple Arcade to see if they’re interested in the service overall, with a $6.99 monthly fee thereafter.
