Bandai Namco has announced new content and platform upgrades for Once Upon a Katamari, confirming a DLC expansion and a native Nintendo Switch 2 port arriving October 8, 2026.
The announcement follows the game's 2025 release and marks the first major post-launch content update for the title.
What the announcement covers
- DLC details: Bandai Namco said the expansion will introduce 10 new quests, additional songs, and new cousins, and will be available across all platforms on October 8, 2026.
The publisher’s release indicates these new levels will expand the existing content roster for the game.
- Apple Arcade content: Bandai Namco’s statement suggests the DLC may bring levels that were previously exclusive to Apple Arcade to consoles and PC, widening access to that material beyond mobile subscription platforms.
- Nintendo Switch 2 native port: The company confirmed a native port for Nintendo Switch 2 that launches the same day as the DLC.
According to the announcement, the Switch 2 edition delivers higher frame rates, increased resolution, and added mouse control support.
- Legacy Switch update and upgrade path: Bandai Namco will also issue an update to the original Switch release to improve frame rates and add mouse controls when running on Switch 2 hardware.
The publisher further indicated that the native Switch 2 version will be provided at no extra charge to existing owners of the Switch release.
- Save data transfer: Bandai Namco confirmed that save data from the Switch 1 version will transfer to the Switch 2 build, allowing players to continue progress and access the new DLC without losing their existing saves.
Why this matters
The October 8, 2026 rollout gives Once Upon a Katamari players an immediate incentive to revisit the game on multiple platforms.
Native Switch 2 support with higher performance and mouse controls addresses technical expectations for new hardware, while save transfer and a free upgrade path for owners help ease platform transitions.
Bringing previously platform-limited content to a wider audience also strengthens the game’s post-launch lifecycle across eShop, PC storefronts, and consoles.
Bandai Namco’s announcement, published alongside developer notes and platform details, sets a clear timetable for players and retailers ahead of the October 8 release.
Further patch notes and storefront listings on the Nintendo eShop and other digital platforms are expected to follow as the date approaches.
Written by Peter Glagowski
The announcement follows the game's 2025 release and marks the first major post-launch content update for the title.
What the announcement covers
- DLC details: Bandai Namco said the expansion will introduce 10 new quests, additional songs, and new cousins, and will be available across all platforms on October 8, 2026.
The publisher’s release indicates these new levels will expand the existing content roster for the game.
- Apple Arcade content: Bandai Namco’s statement suggests the DLC may bring levels that were previously exclusive to Apple Arcade to consoles and PC, widening access to that material beyond mobile subscription platforms.
- Nintendo Switch 2 native port: The company confirmed a native port for Nintendo Switch 2 that launches the same day as the DLC.
According to the announcement, the Switch 2 edition delivers higher frame rates, increased resolution, and added mouse control support.
- Legacy Switch update and upgrade path: Bandai Namco will also issue an update to the original Switch release to improve frame rates and add mouse controls when running on Switch 2 hardware.
The publisher further indicated that the native Switch 2 version will be provided at no extra charge to existing owners of the Switch release.
- Save data transfer: Bandai Namco confirmed that save data from the Switch 1 version will transfer to the Switch 2 build, allowing players to continue progress and access the new DLC without losing their existing saves.
Why this matters
The October 8, 2026 rollout gives Once Upon a Katamari players an immediate incentive to revisit the game on multiple platforms.
Native Switch 2 support with higher performance and mouse controls addresses technical expectations for new hardware, while save transfer and a free upgrade path for owners help ease platform transitions.
Bringing previously platform-limited content to a wider audience also strengthens the game’s post-launch lifecycle across eShop, PC storefronts, and consoles.
Bandai Namco’s announcement, published alongside developer notes and platform details, sets a clear timetable for players and retailers ahead of the October 8 release.
Further patch notes and storefront listings on the Nintendo eShop and other digital platforms are expected to follow as the date approaches.
Written by Peter Glagowski
