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Balatro has sold 2 million copies, free 'major gameplay update' coming next year

The poker roguelike will throw some "new ideas and strategies" into the pot in 2025.

PC Gamer

One of 2024's best rated games teases a huge free update for 2025, and you can buy-in for under $9 right now

Smash indie hit Balatro is getting a big update in 2025, announced alongside the news that its sold 2 million copies.

Windows Central

Balatro is getting a "major gameplay update" next year with "new ideas and strategies" as the roguelike poker sensation sells 2 million copies

Balatro is somehow getting even better

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Roguelike hit Balatro can't be sold to any gambling companies or casinos even after its creator dies, because its solo dev is so against that idea they've written it into their will

"I hate the thought of Balatro becoming a true gambling game"

GamesRadar

Balatro's creator nearly didn't bother optimizing the roguelike for Steam Deck - but it's now one of the handheld's most-played games alongside Elden Ring and Stardew Valley

Joining the big leagues

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My favorite game of 2024 will be the first physical edition I've bought in years — because the freebie is AMAZING

I've not cared about physical games for years, but this Special Edition has stopped me in my tracks. My game of the year, Balatro, has a physical disc available for pre-order with an unmissable free gift included.

Windows Central

Solo dev behind indie roguelike hit Balatro threatens us with a good time, might "bloat this game with even more banana lore"

They can do what they want, at this point

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Mac users funded the PC development of System Shock Remake. Despite crowdfunded promises, they'll now never get a version for Apple's devices

Despite taking money and promising a Mac port, Nightdive Studios has canceled its System Shock Mac release, angering fans who have contributed to the project.

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Balatro's first big balance patch fiddles with Fibonacci and makes a mod to Odd Todd

No, I don't know what any of that means, but it's live now on Steam.

PC Gamer

After selling 1 million copies, Balatro creator admits it's "held together with hopes and dreams" as game devs rally around the roguelike's beautifully nightmarish code

"If it's dumb and it works then it's not dumb!"

GamesRadar

If you're playing Balatro on Xbox — here's why you should stop

Balatro is the addictive rogue-like card game taking both Steam and Xbox by storm, and it's about to get a huge game-changing patch. You can try it out now on Steam, but here's why you should wait on Xbox.

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile’s iPhone-exclusive graphical options signify a console approach to the mobile gaming market

Having an iPhone 15 Pro Max before the launch of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile reminds me of being a COD fan in the 2010s.

iMore

In under a month, solo-developed instant-classic roguelike Balatro has sold 1 million copies, will soon destroy global productivity with mobile release

Get ready to lose even more of your time

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Astonishingly, Balatro's creator had never even played Slay the Spire and intentionally "cut myself off" from roguelikes to create the best game possible

"I wanted to make my own mistakes"

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Exclusive: Balatro is coming to iPhone — smash hit solitaire roguelite getting a mobile port following Mac edition, as dev says there are ‘a litany of good reasons not to make a game for Mac'

iMore recently had the chance to talk to the dev behind indie Hit Balatro about bringing the game to Mac, an iPhone port, and more.

PC Gamer

Poker roguelike sensation Balatro sells more than 500,000 copies in just 10 days

People sure do like their Balatro.

PC Gamer

Poker-themed deckbuilder Balatro gets delisted from some stores after its PEGI rating absurdly jumps from 3 to 18+ over 'gambling imagery'

"I do not condone gambling," says Balatro developer LocalThunk, "nor do I believe that Balatro contains gambling."

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Roguelike hit Balatro accused of pushing gambling, removed from stores as publisher asks fans to "stop calling this game 'crack cocaine' before the FDA comes after us too"

Creator Localthunk says "I do not condone gambling"

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Balatro developer admits he’s ‘not very good’ at his own game

Balatro developer LocalThunk has said that he's "not very good" at his game, and doesn't play poker in real life.

The Guardian - UK

Balatro: this fiendish mashup of solitaire and poker has taken over my life

Last week, I downloaded a game called Balatro for a few casual turns on Steam Deck. I haven’t been able to think of much else since

PC Gamer

'I don't play poker at all' says solo developer who made the poker roguelike I can't stop playing

Developer LocalThunk says his deckbuilder, Balatro, is actually based on a game called Big Two, not poker.

GamesRadar

Exploring Balatro's hype, its ingenious twists on poker, and its mysterious creator

Interview | "I'm sure I'm not done with this game," says Balatro's anonymous, humble designer

PC Gamer

Balatro review

This poker-themed roguelike deckbuilder revels in the thrill of cheating.

PC Gamer

The demo for poker-based roguelike Balatro returns today with nearly 40 new jokers—plus a full release date in February

We got a peek at what's new thanks to developer LocalThunk turning over some of his cards for us.

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