Fans of the quirky ball-bouncing, town-building roguelike *Ball x Pit* have a lot to look forward to next week. Developer Kenny Sun and Friends has officially announced that the title’s first major post-launch injection of content, dubbed “The Regal,” is set to arrive on Monday, January 26, delivering what the team calls “a wealth of content” completely free of charge.
The highlight of the Regal update is the introduction of two brand-new characters, each bringing unique mechanical twists to the core gameplay loop. First up is The Carouser, who possesses an interesting ability that causes returning balls to establish an orbit around him. Meanwhile, players can also choose The Falconer, who enters the fray accompanied by two dedicated falcons that assist by throwing balls into the pit.
Beyond the new heroes, players can expect eight entirely new balls to join the action, complemented by several new passive abilities that have yet to be detailed. The development team has also teased a final, unannounced surprise that they are saving for the moment the update officially launches. This expansive free update is the first of three major planned expansions for 2026, with “Shadow” slated for April and “Naturalist” scheduled for a July release. The Regal update will roll out simultaneously across all versions of *Ball x Pit* on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and Switch 2.