Ball x Pitt new Survival Roguelike: Bouncy balls FTW

Okay, gamers, strap in because BALL X PIT is rolling its way onto Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and more on October 15, 2025! Devolver Digital and Kenny Sun decided to take the phrase “break the mold” and absolutely launch it into the abyss. What do you get when you mash together roguelite mechanics, brick-breaking gameplay, and base-building? A chaotic, monster-filled pit jumping up and down, screaming, “Play me!”

“BALL X PIT” and Why Your Backlog Is About to Get Even Longer

If you thought brick-breaking games couldn’t evolve past their 80s arcade glory days, think again. BALL X PIT takes your fond Pong nostalgia, throws in rogue-like elements, and manages to turn you into a treasure-hoarding badass who takes on hordes of enemies with literal magic balls. Yes, this game asks the question, “How many balls and how much chaos can one person handle?” Spoiler alert: a lot.

The core premise? You’re flung into the seemingly endless depths of a ruined city called Ballbylon. Your job? Smash your way through waves of monsters, fuse balls into esoteric ammunition, and recruit questionable yet undeniably capable heroes to rebuild the fallen Ballbylon as New Ballbylon. And yes, even amidst the chaos, there’s base-building because why not?

Fuse All the Things

One of the highlights of BALL X PIT is its Ball Fusion system. With over 60 randomized balls, you’re not just throwing projectiles around aimlessly. You’re crafting monstrous synergies that feel completely overpowered once you hit the perfect combo. Think explosions, ricochets, and other insane upgrades that add power and style (and probably a lot of screaming from enemies).

This system isn’t just for laughs (although… plenty of laughs); it defines the game’s strategy. Will you play it safe or go absolutely unhinged mixing and mashing until everything’s blowing up? Your call, but for maximum chaos, we know which route you should take.

More Than a Pit – A Whole Freaking Ballbylon

When you’re not fending off yet another wave of pit-dwelling enemies, you’re busy building up New Ballbylon. With 70 unique structures, there’s a ton of customization and plenty of reasons to keep gathering wealth and resources. Think of it as the calm (well, calmer) before you descend once again into the carnage below. Plus, those buildings don’t just sit around looking pretty. Nope, they give you bonuses, new upgrades, and recruitable heroes who absolutely change the way you approach gameplay.

A Monster-Filled Carnival of Mayhem