Ball x Pit will land on iOS and Android on March 12
Ball x PitA delightful roguelite that was one of our favorite games of last year, is on its way to mobile devices. The chaotic brick-breaking action comes to iOS and Android on March 12. There will be an ad-free free trial and you can unlock the full game with an in-app purchase. It is Ball x Pit “for your pants pocket,” according to the latest trailer.
For the uninitiated, Ball x Pit is in some way a mixture of Burst And Vampire Survivors with a bit of base building (and elements from many other genres) mixed in. It’s all about finding powerful synergies between the character(s) you select, the passive abilities, and the bullets you use to take out enemies before they get too close to damage you. These bullets are regular bullets that deal damage on impact (i.e. baby bullets) or special bullets imbued with a range of effects and powers, such as lightning, ghost and poison. These special balls can be merged to combine their effects or evolve into more powerful versions.
In each playthrough, you’ll collect blueprints and resources that you use to rebuild a fallen city. Buildings unlock new characters and abilities that can help you on your next run. Everything comes together beautifully in Ball x Pit.
Ball x Pit should work well with touch controls on mobile. You can set the bullets to fire automatically, so all you really need to do is move your character and aim, as well as choose your next upgrade when you earn enough experience gems.
The first of three updates planned for this year arrived in January. I’m still waiting for developer Kenny Sun to add cross-progression since I’ve already poured dozens of hours into this game on PS5, PC, and Xbox – it’s also available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Ball x Pit is also currently on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
