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Game Rant can exclusively reveal that the popular 3D platformerBang-On Balls: Chroniclesis getting a next-gen update for PS5 and Xbox Series X on March 5. Developed by Exit Plan Games,Bang-On Balls: Chronicleswas first released last year for PC,PS4, Switch, and Xbox One, earning mostly positive reviews from critics for its sense of humor, unique 3D platforming challenges, interesting worlds, and co-op support for both local and online players.
Critics weren’t the only ones impressed byBang-On Balls: Chronicles. The 3D platformer managed to secure an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating from Steam users as well, solidifying it as one of 2023’s sleeper hits. Soon3D platformer fanswill get to experience the game in a whole new light thanks to theBang-On Balls: Chroniclesnext-gen update.
TheBang-On Balls: Chroniclesnext-gen updateis coming on March 5 and will bring with it support for 4K resolution and 60 FPS. Anyone that already ownsBang-On Balls: Chronicleson PS4 or Xbox One will be able to upgrade for free. Those that have yet to check the game out should definitely consider doing so come March 5, as the next-gen update should ensure that they are playing the best version ofBang-On Balls: Chroniclespossible.
Bang-On Balls: Chronicles Next-Gen Update
For those unfamiliar with it,Bang-On Balls: Chroniclestakes inspiration from classic 3D platformers likeSuper Mario,Crash Bandicoot,Sonic, andJak and Daxter, but with one big feature that really helps it stand out: 4-player online co-op and 2-playersplit-screenWhereas most 3D platformers are strictly single-player affairs,Bang-On Balls: Chronicleslets players experience the entire game with friends in co-op.Bang-On Balls: Chroniclesco-op players aren’t tethered together either; they’re free to go off completely on their own in each of the game’s large sandbox levels, completing objectives, finding collectibles, and more.
Another big selling point forBang-On Balls: Chroniclesis that players are able to customize their characters with the items they collect while exploring its worlds. While other games may sell this kind of content throughmicrotransactions,Bang-On Balls: Chronicleshas no cosmetic paid DLC at all.
The next-gen update forBang-On Balls: Chroniclescould potentially draw new players to the 3D platformer as well as convince lapsed players to give it another look. The developers have said that there’s even more new content on the way forBang-On Balls: Chronicles, so it will be exciting to see what else the game has in store. In the meantime, players should be prepared to do some bizarre things if they hope tounlock all theBang-On Balls: Chroniclesachievements/trophieson PS5 and Xbox Series X.
