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Get ready for Balatro, the acclaimed Poker-inspired roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack, hitting mobile devices later this month! Launching on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade on September 26th, this premium title will be available for $9.99 on iOS and Android, and as a "+" game on Apple Arcade.
Having already conquered PS5, Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox platforms with over 2 million units sold in under six months, Balatro is poised to make a significant impact on the mobile gaming scene. Future plans include a substantial free update in 2025, introducing fresh gameplay mechanics and strategic options.
Check out the mobile announcement trailer below:
Unfamiliar with Balatro? Dive into my glowing 5/5 Switch review [link to Switch review], or explore my "best games of 2024 so far" feature on Switch [link to best games feature], where Balatro earned a well-deserved spot. For a deeper insight, read my interview with LocalThunk [link to interview].
Pre-order Balatro now on the App Store [link to iOS pre-order] and pre-register on Google Play [link to Android pre-register]. The Apple Arcade version is also available [link to Apple Arcade version].
Are you a Balatro veteran, or will you be experiencing this top-tier game for the first time on mobile this September? Let us know!
