Things are getting decidedly royal in BALL x PIT, as the smash-hit ball-fusing roguelite rolls out its first major content drop – The Regal Update.
The Regal Update is available right now as a free update on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Game Pass and PC, adding new characters, destructive new balls, and one of the most requested features since launch – a proper Endless Mode.
Already free-to-play and easy to lose hours in, BALL x PIT’s latest update leans fully into chaos, experimentation, and the irresistible “just one more run” mentality that made the base game such a hit.
Two New Characters, Two Very Different Playstyles
The Regal Update introduces two brand-new heroes, each dramatically changing how BALL x PIT feels in motion.
The Falconer Takes To The Skies – The Falconer attacks from both sides of the screen, launching balls via a pair of loyal birds. The result is a wide, swooping attack pattern that excels at crowd control and makes positioning more important than ever.
The Carouser Bends The Rules – If controlled chaos is more your style, the Carouser delivers. This medieval royal mischief-maker warps ball trajectories using a personal gravity field, pulling shots off their expected paths and opening up wild new possibilities for creative builds.
Both characters slot neatly into BALL x PIT’s experimental core, encouraging players to rethink their usual strategies from the very first run.
Eight New Balls Designed For Maximum Destruction
BALL x PIT lives and dies by its ball fusion systems, and The Regal Update expands that sandbox in spectacular fashion.
Among the eight new balls are:
Fireworks – bursting outward in bright, unpredictable patterns
Stone Ball – devastating on impact but gradually crumbling as it bounces
Landslide – triggering a cascading wave of debris that damages enemies over time
These additions push the game’s fusion mechanics even further, creating new synergies that feel both powerful and gloriously unhinged.
Endless Mode Finally Arrives
Perhaps the headline feature of The Regal Update is Endless Mode – something BALL x PIT players have been asking for since day one.
Unlocked after finishing the game, Endless Mode allows each area to continue indefinitely once its boss has been defeated. Agree to descend deeper, survive the escalating danger, and see just how far your build can carry you before the pit finally claims you.
It’s a natural fit for a game built around experimentation, and it gives veteran players a new reason to push their favourite builds to breaking point.
Why The Regal Update Feels Like A Natural Evolution
When we reviewed BALL x PIT, we awarded it a 4.5/5, praising its addictive loop and inventive mechanics. As we said at the time:
“BALL x PIT is a mash-up of Vampire Survivors and Breakout, and it is just as addictive. Runs are short and explosive, and you can feel the improvements in between them, all lending itself to giving it one last try, again and again.”
The Regal Update builds directly on that foundation, adding more variety without diluting what made the game special in the first place. It’s confident, generous, and unapologetically focused on giving players more toys to break the pit with.
BALL x PIT – The Regal Update At A Glance
Free Regal Update available now
Two new playable characters – Falconer and Carouser
Eight new balls with destructive effects and fusion potential
Highly requested Endless Mode added
Available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC
Base game is free-to-play through Game Pass
A Royal Invitation Back Into The Pit
With The Regal Update, BALL x PIT doesn’t just add content – it reinforces why the game exploded in popularity in the first place. New characters shake up the flow, new balls supercharge experimentation, and Endless Mode gives players the ultimate test of their builds and nerves.
Best of all, it’s entirely free, making now the perfect time to return to the pit – or dive in for the very first time and see just how deep you can go. Hit up the likes of the Xbox Store to get access to BALL x PIT.
