The Katamari Damacy series is expanding to the next generation of Nintendo hardware with the release of Once Upon a Katamari for Nintendo Switch 2. According to a press release from Games Press, the title will launch alongside the “Rolling Live Highlights” downloadable content (DLC) in October, introducing new mouse-based control schemes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When will Once Upon a Katamari be available? The game is scheduled for release in October on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Does the game support traditional controllers?
- Is the Rolling Live Highlights DLC included at launch? Yes, the DLC is tied to the October release window, arriving alongside the base game.
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