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Get ready for Balatro, the acclaimed Poker-inspired roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack! Launching later this month on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade, this premium mobile release follows its hugely successful debut on PS5, Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox, where it sold over 2 million units in under six months.
This September 26th, experience Balatro on mobile for $9.99. A "+" version will also be available on Apple Arcade from day one. And that's not all! A major free update is planned for 2025, introducing exciting new content and gameplay strategies.
Check out the mobile announcement trailer below:
Unfamiliar with Balatro? Dive into my glowing 5/5 Switch review here, and discover why I included it among the best Switch games of the year so far in this feature. I also had the chance to interview LocalThunk – read that insightful conversation here.
Pre-order Balatro now:
- iOS App Store: [App Store Link]
- Android: [Android Pre-registration Link]
- Apple Arcade: [Apple Arcade Link]
Will you be adding this top-rated game to your mobile collection this month? Let us know in the comments!
