The First New Katamari Damacy Game Is Exclusive to a Surprising Service

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In a blog update from Apple, they unveiled numerous fresh titles for their Apple Arcade subscription platform. Among these are a brand new Space Invaders, an upgraded version of RollerCoaster Tycoon that blends aspects from the initial two games, and a completely new Katamari Damacy game called Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE.

As a devoted fan, I find myself immersed in the thrilling world of “Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE,” where I’m back under the watchful eye of the King of All Cosmos. This time around, he’s venturing into the realm of livestreaming, and it’s up to me to assist him in his unique and entertaining endeavor!

Stuck In Apple Arcade Jail

Since Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE is an Apple Arcade exclusive game, it can only be accessed by individuals owning a reasonably contemporary Apple product such as a Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, and who have subscribed to the $6.99 USD per month service.

Just like any other game on Apple Arcade, you’ll have the freedom to play it at no additional charge, without encountering advertisements or in-app purchases.

In the game Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE, as depicted on its App Store description, the prince is assigned his customary duty of gathering various items scattered around the world by rolling them onto a magical ball called a Katamari. This action allows him to create stars.

This time, the novelty lies in the streaming function, featuring an interactive in-game live chat. This chat allows comments such as “I can’t even, this is too hard for me!” or “Can you eat the katamari?” or “Why was this suggested to me?”, and as they play, they will grow their audience on the stream.

Through accomplishing tasks set by the king, they can boost their follower base and gain access to fresh levels.

The latest entry in the Katamari series to appear on a console was actually a remastered version of We Love Katamari, released in 2023. However, the most recent all-new game, including Amazing Katamari Damacy, came out as a mobile game in 2017. Since then, no new Katamari games for consoles have been produced, with Touch My Katamari on PS Vita being the last one released back in 2011.

Initially available only on Apple Arcade, the game might expand to console versions at a later time. For instance, the acclaimed RPG Fantasian was eventually launched on consoles under the name Fantasian Neo Dimension in late 2024, and Hello Kitty Island Adventure was also released for consoles this year.

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2025-03-11 22:09