Ball x Pit is set to receive a significant update on April 27, 2025, which will enhance the gameplay experience with the addition of two new characters and 11 new balls featuring special powers. The characters, The Tiptoer and The Tunneller, offer unique abilities that encourage different play styles. The Tiptoer can approach enemies without being attacked but has lower health and damage, while the Tunneller can fire balls that wrap around the screen edges. The new balls include the Venom ball, which can slow and paralyze targets, and the Erosion ball, which drains a percentage of an enemy's health. Players will also benefit from the Guildhall, a new building that enables them to adjust previously selected upgrades. This update follows the first free update released in January, which introduced additional upgrades and an endless mode, with a third update anticipated in July. The game, praised by Engadget as one of the favorites of 2025, continues to evolve with these exciting new features.