BALL x PIT “The Naturalist Update” Final Free Drop

The team behind the 2025 additive roguelite BALL x PIT has announced its last free content drop is on the way, teasing “even more balls” for the game’s final free update.

Final free update announced for BALL x PIT

The update is officially named The Naturalist Update. The developer says it is “coming soon,” and describes it as the title’s “final free update.”

Update name: The Naturalist Update
Status: Coming soon
Characterization: Final free update

What “final free update” could mean for future content

While the team calls it the last free update, the announcement explicitly doesn’t rule out additional paid content later, including paid updates and DLC.

The Naturalist Update is labeled as the final free update
Future paid updates and DLC are still possible

Switch 2 upgrade and community reaction

BALL x PIT also includes a free Switch 2 upgrade pack, meaning Switch 2 owners can access the newer version without paying separately.

Players responding to the announcement highlighted a few recurring themes:

Some welcomed the return to the game, noting they plan to jump back in for the new update.
Others were more cautious, mentioning that a prior DLC may not have grabbed them as much and that they may only spend limited time on the update.
Several commenters expressed the general expectation that “free updates” should not last indefinitely, but still appreciated the support being offered now.
One discussion point was timing—asking for the update to arrive before another piece of DLC referenced by commenters.