Bandai Namco has confirmed that Once Upon A Katamari will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026.
The announcement outlines platform-specific upgrades for the next-generation hardware and details a paid DLC expansion called Rolling Live Highlights that launches the same day.
In the company release, Bandai Namco stated that the Nintendo Switch 2 edition will deliver improved visuals and a higher frame rate compared with the original Switch version, and that optional mouse controls will be supported.
The developer also confirmed that owners of the original Nintendo Switch release can download a free update enabling the enhanced frame rate and mouse controls on the older hardware.
Rolling Live Highlights DLC
Bandai Namco has scheduled the Rolling Live Highlights DLC for October 8, 2026.
This paid expansion adds substantial new content: 10 new quests, 12 new songs, 6 new cousins, and 18 new accessories.
The publisher presented these specifics alongside the main Switch 2 announcement.
Core game features and multiplayer
Once Upon A Katamari tasks players with rolling up items to grow a Katamari across a narrative-spanning journey through time, featuring new stages and a revamped competitive multiplayer mode.
The game returns with its signature music alongside a refreshed soundtrack and expanded customization options.
Players can select The Prince or any of the 68 cousins, each customizable with different colors and facial features.
A new magnet tool is available to pull in nearby items, easing object collection.
The new competitive mode, KatamariBall, supports up to four players in matches where contestants compete to roll the largest Katamari within a time limit.
Bandai Namco confirmed KatamariBall will support both online multiplayer and offline play against CPU opponents, allowing for local and networked competitive sessions.
Trailer and availability
A trailer for Once Upon A Katamari on Nintendo Switch 2 and the Rolling Live Highlights DLC accompanied the announcement.
Bandai Namco lists the Nintendo Switch 2 release date as October 8, 2026, and has confirmed free performance and control updates for original Nintendo Switch owners.
Further coverage
Additional Nintendo Switch 2 news and updates from publishers continue to arrive; this announcement positions Once Upon A Katamari and its Rolling Live Highlights DLC as a notable launch title and content drop for the platform on October 8, 2026.
The announcement outlines platform-specific upgrades for the next-generation hardware and details a paid DLC expansion called Rolling Live Highlights that launches the same day.
In the company release, Bandai Namco stated that the Nintendo Switch 2 edition will deliver improved visuals and a higher frame rate compared with the original Switch version, and that optional mouse controls will be supported.
The developer also confirmed that owners of the original Nintendo Switch release can download a free update enabling the enhanced frame rate and mouse controls on the older hardware.
Rolling Live Highlights DLC
Bandai Namco has scheduled the Rolling Live Highlights DLC for October 8, 2026.
This paid expansion adds substantial new content: 10 new quests, 12 new songs, 6 new cousins, and 18 new accessories.
The publisher presented these specifics alongside the main Switch 2 announcement.
Core game features and multiplayer
Once Upon A Katamari tasks players with rolling up items to grow a Katamari across a narrative-spanning journey through time, featuring new stages and a revamped competitive multiplayer mode.
The game returns with its signature music alongside a refreshed soundtrack and expanded customization options.
Players can select The Prince or any of the 68 cousins, each customizable with different colors and facial features.
A new magnet tool is available to pull in nearby items, easing object collection.
The new competitive mode, KatamariBall, supports up to four players in matches where contestants compete to roll the largest Katamari within a time limit.
Bandai Namco confirmed KatamariBall will support both online multiplayer and offline play against CPU opponents, allowing for local and networked competitive sessions.
Trailer and availability
A trailer for Once Upon A Katamari on Nintendo Switch 2 and the Rolling Live Highlights DLC accompanied the announcement.
Bandai Namco lists the Nintendo Switch 2 release date as October 8, 2026, and has confirmed free performance and control updates for original Nintendo Switch owners.
Further coverage
Additional Nintendo Switch 2 news and updates from publishers continue to arrive; this announcement positions Once Upon A Katamari and its Rolling Live Highlights DLC as a notable launch title and content drop for the platform on October 8, 2026.
