Exciting news from the developers at LocalThunk and the publishers at Playstack today! Their hit game Balatro has reached a major milestone by selling over 2 million units across various platforms including PS5, Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox in less than six months. And the good news doesn’t stop there – a significant free update is set to arrive in 2025, packed with fresh ideas and gameplay strategies to keep players engaged. What’s more, Balatro is also on its way to mobile platforms, expanding its reach even further.
If you haven’t had the chance to experience Balatro yet, be sure to read my glowing 5/5 review of the game on the Switch. You can also find it featured in my list of the best games of the year so far on the Switch. Additionally, I had the opportunity to interview LocalThunk about the game and its upcoming mobile release – check out the interview here. Now, all eyes are on LocalThunk and Playstack for their next big announcement. Have you had the pleasure of playing Balatro on any platform yet? Share your thoughts with us!