The Regal update for Ball x Pit, a ball-bouncing town-building roguelike, arrives next week as the game's first major free post-launch content drop. It introduces two new characters, eight new balls, and additional features. This marks the beginning of three planned updates for 2026.
Ball x Pit, developed by Kenny Sun and Friends, is set to receive its inaugural major update, titled The Regal, on Monday, January 26, 2026. The free update promises "a wealth of new content," including two new playable characters: The Carouser, whose returning balls orbit around him, and The Falconer, flanked by two trusted falcons that throw balls. Alongside these, eight new balls and several new passives will expand gameplay options, with developers teasing an undisclosed surprise to be revealed at launch.
This content drop responds to player feedback, incorporating features requested since the game's release. A Steam post and YouTube short highlight the additions in action, building anticipation among fans. The Regal is the first in a series of three big post-launch updates planned for 2026; the subsequent Shadow and Naturalist updates are scheduled for April and July, respectively.
The update will be available across all platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S (where the game has been a standout on Game Pass), Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC. As an award-winning title, Ball x Pit continues to evolve, offering fresh roguelike challenges in its unique ball-bouncing and town-building mechanics.