Once Upon a Katamari Multiplayer Mode is the Roll-Call We’ve Been Waiting For

1. Online & Offline Fun

No internet? No problem. With offline play against some pretty savage CPUs, you can still sharpen your rolling skills before taking on the world (or wrecking your roommates). And when your Wi-Fi decides to work, you can take this universal show on the road, competing against other Katamari pros or joining forces with friends for hilarious bouts of competitive fun.

1. Customization Overload

Let’s talk about the glow-up. Players now have total control over their characters’ looks. Whether you want a cucumber-colored Prince or a pink-freckled Cousin, the options are endless, making it all the sweeter when you dominate your friends while dressed in your custom-designed, aesthetically superior get-up.

1. Tactile Perfection With Power Tools

Did someone order a magnet upgrade? This nifty addition allows you to pull nearby objects into your katamari, cutting rolling distances and turning you into the real MVP of rolling efficiency.

1. Laughably Chaotic Fun

There’s nothing like stealing a key object your opponent’s been eyeballing or watching someone misjudge a roll only to come up 5mm short of your massive katamari. Whether you win or lose, it’s honestly hard to stop laughing when chaos reigns supreme in Once Upon a Katamari.

Rolling Through Time? Yes, Please.

Oh, and about the main game? It’s not just some casual throwback. The storyline has some actual weight this time around. The King of All Cosmos, in his infinite clumsiness, accidentally broke the Earth and stars (again…classic). But this time, you’re not just rolling around Earth picking up objects; you’ll be collecting through historical eras. Yep, it’s all about rolling through time, from the Jurassic Age to historic Japan. If nothing else, rolling dinosaurs into your cosmic sphere is easily worth the price of admission.

With customized cousins in one hand and a shiny new magnet in the other, prepare for hilariously grand moments unlike any other in Once Upon a Katamari. Oh, and when you’re done destroying friendships in KatamariBall, you can switch gears back to solo play and remind yourself why Bandai Namco remains unmatched in weirdly addictive gaming adventures.

Why Once Upon a Katamari and KatamariBall Deserve Your Attention

If you’ve been sleeping on Katamari Damacy as “that quirky game with the weird rolling dude,” snap out of it. This is a franchise that knows exactly what it is, doubling down on absurdity in the best way possible and now throwing multiplayer into the mix. There’s something universally satisfying about rolling up objects (and humans?) into a giant ball without a shred of guilt. Now, that absurd glee is accompanied by gloating rights in multiplayer form.

October 24, 2025, is the date to mark on your calendar, y’all. Grab your controllers, summon your squad, and get ready to trash-talk your way to once-upon-a-time gaming legend status. The King of All Cosmos demands it. Until then, start warming up those thumbs and pre-order your copy before the galaxy rolls past you.

Once Upon a Katamari isn’t just a new chapter; it’s a reminder that sometimes, ridiculous makes perfect. And trust me when I say, you don’t want to miss the magic of multiplayer this good.