Balatro News

2 Million Units Sold + Gameplay Update Announcement

[h2]🎉 Celebration Time 🎉[/h2]

We are thrilled to announce that Balatro has officially hit 2,000,000 units sold across all platforms since its launch just under 6 months ago.

[h2]🃏 Three of a Kind 🃏[/h2]

Alongside this news there are a few more announcements in the works that will be revealed over the next couple of months. Stay tuned to the Steam page and social media for updates about what is coming down the line.

The first major announcement in this campaign is that there will be a major gameplay update coming to Balatro in 2025. This update will bring new ideas and strategies to the game and will be released across all platforms. And as a token of huge appreciation to the game’s brilliant and passionate community, the update will be completely free.

I would never have thought that Balatro would be played by over 2 million people when I started working on it almost 3 years ago. I’m so grateful to all the players for giving it a chance and I’m excited to show everyone the next chapter for my game.

- LocalThunk

You won’t be seeing the Balatro IP used by casinos or gambling companies - the developer has forbidden it in his will

My own experience with gambling doesn't extend much beyond the single time I won a few dollars at a Vegas slot machine then refused to play again so I could claim that I'd "beaten Vegas." My own very petty victory as the ultimate gambler aside, it's by and large an industry built on preying on the vulnerable, so it's no surprise that Balatro developer LocalThunk is so dead against ever seeing his poker puzzler used for evil that he's made a specific stipulation in his will.

Balatro remains a killer game on the minds of thousands of players around the world. It's a big success, with many eagerly awaiting new updates for the brilliant time killer. The future for Balatro remains a mystery, though one thing we know for certain is that the game will never find a home in actual casinos, despite its obvious thematic connections.

This revelation comes via Twitter, where the creator has laid down the actions he has taken to stop any such plans. According to solo-dev LocalThunk, he has written a stipulation into his will so that when he dies, the Balatro IP can never been sold to a casino or gambling company.

This info came out in response to a bizzare conspiracy theory from another user on the social media platform, who speculated (probably jokingly) that Balatro and its imitators were part of a secretive plan to get younger generations into casinos. A wild perspective to be sure, especially since Balatro is purposely lacking many of the invassive or predatory monetization features present in other games these days.

Chaotic poker-themed roguelike deckbuilder Balatro quickly captured hearts and frazzled minds when it released earlier this year. However, nowhere in Katharine’s (RPS in peace) review does it address the one eternal issue: can it run Doom?

Publisher Sale + Balatro Merch Live!

Hi everyone,

Exciting news awaits you in the world of Balatro!

[h3] ✨Playstack Publisher Sale✨[/h3]
We're thrilled to announce that Balatro is now part of Playstack's very first Publisher Sale! Enjoy 10% off on Balatro, along with other Playstack titles at their deepest discounts ever! It's the perfect opportunity to explore our brilliant games and wishlist brand-new ones coming soon. Don't miss out on this chance to grab your favourite games and discover exciting new adventures!

[h3]👕Merch Madness👚[/h3]
Guess what? Balatro's first batch of merch is now live! It's time to level up your wardrobe with our exclusive gear. Rock the streets with your very own Jimbo's T-shirt or cozy up in a Balatro hoodie. And hey, why not add a touch of gaming flair to your morning routine with our Five of a Kind mug? Treat yourself to some Balatro swag and let the world know you're part of the coolest gaming community around!

That's all for now, folks! Keep gaming, keep exploring, and keep spreading the Balatro love!

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