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Ball x Pit Sets Switch 2 Launch for Oct. 28 With Free Upgrade, Tops 400,000 First-Week Sales

Devolver cites surging engagement on Steam and Twitch, with Game Pass distribution extending reach beyond traditional sales.

Overview

  • The Nintendo Switch 2 edition arrives on October 28 as a no-cost upgrade for existing Switch owners, according to Devolver Digital and Kenny Sun.
  • Publisher-verified first-week results report more than 400,000 copies sold across platforms following the October 15 launch.
  • Early metrics include over 34,500 peak concurrent players, 1.3 million hours watched on Twitch, 5.6 million VoD views, and #4 ranking on Steam Deck.
  • BALL x PIT is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch, and it is included with Xbox Game Pass, which is not reflected in unit sales figures.
  • Reviews highlight its Breakout-style combat fused with roguelite progression and town-building depth, with over 4,000 Steam reviews at 95% Overwhelmingly Positive.