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The final free update for BALL x PIT is here! The Naturalist Update , available now on all platforms, adds even more characters, Balls, and Passives to the game, greatly expanding the possibilities of a run. 2 NEW CHARACTERS Players of Ball x Pit: The Naturalist Update will come
We’re back, ball enthusiasts! As promised, our third and final free update for BALL x PIT is almost here. Balls are all around us and behave in unexpected ways in THE NATURALIST UPDATE , launching on August 6 ! The Naturalist Update adds: 🧙 2 NEW CHARACTERS: The Ballbearer and T
I haven't become this obsessed with a roguelike since Balatro. Yes, Ball x Pit sits in esteemed company and, no, I'm not touching Slay the Spire 2 until its full release. Ball x Pit sat high up on my Game of the Year list for 2025, and any time developer Kenny Sun and Friends add
Think you’re done with balls? THINK AGAIN. The Shadow Update is available now, free for everyone who owns the game, and brings with it 2 new characters, 11 new balls, and a whole lot more besides. 11 game-changing new balls including some that can bend time, freezing enemies in p
Hey everyone, We’re back with more BALL x PIT, as we confirm that our second free update, The Shadow Update , will be released next Monday, April 27 ! Time starts to bend in this update, with some new ball evolutions that freeze it and warp it entirely. Expect your runs to get a
Now you can play BALL x PIT on your commute, in the dentist’s waiting room, or at work. The full-ball experience is now in your pants-pocket devices! It’s free to try , with no ads. For $10 , you can unlock the full game and keep it forever - no microtransactions, no ads, just ba
BALL x PIT: The Regal Update is NOW AVAILABLE for FREE and it adds a wealth of new content to the game, including new characters, new balls, new passives, and a brand new mode that players have been crying out for since launch. NEW x CHARACTERS You can now play as the Falconer ,
'It's like Balatro' is the most overused comparison in indie games , and yet I can't help but return to it every time I talk about Ball x Pit . There are no cards, no poker, no jokers, no bananas, no Jimbo, no tarot, no Ben Starrs, but it is a roguelike where you craft careful co
Hello again, ball enthusiasts! We’ve got some very good news to share today! We’re thrilled to finally be able to share this info, as we know you’ve been growing impatient lately! BALL x PIT’s first FREE major update, titled The Regal Update, launches on January 26th - that’s jus
You did it, ball enthusiasts! BALL x PIT is a finalist in this year’s Steam Awards, nominated for Best Game on Steam Deck! You helped us get here, and now you can help us cross the final stretch by casting your vote before the awards wrap up on January 3, 2026! You just have to c
One of my favourite games released in 2025, BALL x PIT from Kenny Sun and Friends / Devolver Digital has sold well enough that it's getting free upgrades. Read the full article here:
We’re delighted to announce that 1,000,000 seekers have played BALL x PIT since launch, and you know what that means: Kenny has to make more BALL x PIT. We will be releasing three – that’s right, THREE – new content updates in 2026, FREE for anyone who owns the game, and each upd
Is 2025 the greatest year ever for exceptional indies? If you don't think it is, it's surely on the podium. Alongside the likes of Silksong and Blue Prince, Ball x Pit helps back up this year's case. Taking the simple ball-bouncing joy of Pong and Breakout and turning into a deep
Hello ballers! The Steam Awards voting is now live, and it’d be cool if you considered BALL x PIT. From our side, we’d encourage you to vote for BALL x PIT in the Best Game on Steam Deck category: we know y’all love to take the balls with you everywhere! But of course, feel free
We’re super excited to share that BALL x PIT has been nominated for Best Independent Game at this year’s Game Awards! Thank you all so much for your amazing support!!! You can now cast your vote on the TGA website, we’d be very grateful! Vote here: Thank you again everyone! You'r
Well met, fellow ball enthusiasts! Join us for an ordinary day in Ballbylon, where townsfolk gather around the treasure seekers as they make their way toward the pit, exchanging whispers and gossip. The latest gossip says that the Cohabitants might have something to do with the d
Hi all ball enthusiasts! We’ve just released the first patch for BALL x PIT! It addresses a good number of the bugs you’ve been reporting since launch. Thank you so much for your support and patience! If you encounter any new bugs or issues, please make sure to report them on the
Happy first BALL x PIT week, y’all! Our first week, in some numbers: 400,000+ units sold 4,000+ reviews 95% Overwhelmingly Positive reviews 34,000+ peak concurrent players 1.3M+ hours watched on Twitch 1400 people used Twitch integration 80,000 polls so far completed! Just… WOAH.
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Hello treasure seekers! What a WILD ride these last 24 hours have been! In the first day of BALL x PIT's release, we peaked at 15,000+ concurrent players , and are currently sitting at Overwhelmingly Positive reviews ! We couldn’t ask for a better start for our little ball game.