After a 14-year hiatus, the beloved Katamari Damacy series is making a grand return with an all-new console game, Once Upon A Katamari. Scheduled for release on October 24, this highly anticipated sequel will be available for PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC. Fans can look forward to the signature ball-rolling mechanics in fresh stages, complemented by a first-ever competitive multiplayer mode.
Pre-orders for various editions are now open across all platforms, including a Standard Edition priced at $40 and a King of All Sounds Edition at $60, offering additional content. Early purchases also come with exclusive in-game bonuses.
Preorder Bonuses for Once Upon A Katamari
By preordering any version of Once Upon A Katamari, players will instantly unlock 3 Face customization parts. While these items can typically be earned through regular gameplay progression, preordering grants immediate access to them.
Additionally, players who have existing save data from either Katamari Reroll or We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie will unlock a playable Young King character in Once Upon A Katamari. This is a special unlock bonus, not tied to preordering the new game itself.
Once Upon A Katamari Standard Edition
The Standard Edition provides the base game for your chosen platform. It is available for $40 and releases on October 24. Physical copies are available for PS5 and Switch. Xbox players currently have digital pre-order options. PC players can also pre-order digitally, with some retailers offering the Standard Edition for as low as $33.59.
Once Upon A Katamari King of All Sounds Edition
$60 | Releases October 24
For dedicated fans, the King of All Sounds Edition is available for $60. This digital-only version includes the base game along with 60 additional song tracks and 26 costumes pulled from previous entries in the series. Digital pre-orders are open for both console and PC, with PC players potentially finding deals that bring the price down to $50.39.
If you`re eager to roll a Katamari before October, or want to ensure you have the necessary save data to unlock the Young King in Once Upon A Katamari, consider picking up Katamari Damacy Reroll and We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie. These remastered versions of the first two games (originally released on PS2 in 2004 and 2005) feature enhanced graphics, gameplay refinements, and recreated HD cutscenes. Many of these titles are available for less than $20.
Katamari Game Deals
- Katamari Damacy Reroll
- PC: $6.89
- PS4: $16
- Nintendo Switch: $49
- We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie
- PC: $6.89
- PS5: $26
- Nintendo Switch: $20.59
- Xbox: $17
While Once Upon A Katamari marks the first entirely new sequel in years, the series maintains a devoted fanbase worldwide, admired for its distinctive humor and charming visual style. Its influence extends beyond gaming, inspiring various adaptations and spin-off media. This includes an official webcomic, now compiled into a hardcover book featuring all 150 strips, which follows the peculiar adventures of the Prince of the Cosmos and his father. Additionally, the book Katamari Damacy by L.E. Hall, published by Boss Fight Books, offers an insightful chronicle of the game`s history and enduring legacy, ideal for fans interested in its development and cultural impact in Japan.
Katamari Damacy Book Deals
- Katamari Damacy Comic Strip Collection (Hardcover): $25
- Katamari Damacy (Boss Fight Books): $14.34