After almost eight years of waiting, Katamari Damacy fans have reason to celebrate with the announcement of a new title: Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE. This game, which retains the classic gameplay of the series, will initially be exclusive to Apple Arcade subscribers, although who knows… It is scheduled for release on April 3 and will be available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
Streaming arrives at Katamari
Rolling LIVE brings a modern twist to the franchise with a focus on the streaming career of the King of All Cosmos. According to the information provided in the announcement, players will be able to energize the King’s live streams by creating stars from the objects they collect. As the game progresses, fan comments within the game will appear in real-time, allowing players to see reactions like more objects, please! or why was this in my recommendations? on the side of the screen. This added aspect brings a contemporary and playful air to the traditional Katamari experience.
Despite the excitement generated by this new release, the exclusivity of Apple Arcade has been seen as a drawback by many players eagerly awaiting its arrival on other platforms. However, there is hope, as several titles from Apple Arcade have made the jump to other consoles after their initial release. For example, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, which debuted as an exclusive on Apple Arcade, later arrived on Nintendo Switch and PC this year.
With the Katamari Damacy community waiting for a new game for over five years, the announcement of Rolling LIVE adds a dose of excitement, despite its momentary exclusivity. Anticipation for April 3rd is growing as fans hope to see if this game could follow the path of others and reach new platforms in the future.