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Get ready for Balatro, the hit 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.
Expect a $9.99 price tag on iOS and Android, alongside a day-one "+" release on Apple Arcade. And that's not all – LocalThunk has big plans for Balatro on mobile, including a significant free update in 2025 packed with fresh content and gameplay strategies.
Check out the mobile announcement trailer below, showcasing the exciting September 26th launch:
Unfamiliar with Balatro? Dive into my glowing 5/5 Switch review here, or explore my "Best Games of 2024 (So Far)" feature on Switch, where Balatro earned a well-deserved spot. I also had the pleasure of interviewing LocalThunk about the game and its mobile debut – read that interview here.
Pre-order Balatro now:
- iOS (App Store): [Link to App Store]
- Android: [Link to Android Pre-registration]
- Apple Arcade: [Link to Apple Arcade]
Are you a Balatro veteran, or will you be experiencing this top-rated game for the first time on mobile this September? Let us know!
