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Get ready for Balatro, the acclaimed Poker-inspired roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack, hitting mobile devices later this month! Launching on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade on September 26th, this premium title offers a compelling blend of strategy and chance.
Having already conquered consoles (PS5, Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox), selling over 2 million copies in under six months, Balatro is poised to dominate the mobile gaming scene. A significant free update planned for 2025 promises even more exciting content and gameplay refinements.
The mobile version will be available for $9.99. Check out the announcement trailer below:
Unfamiliar with Balatro? Dive into my glowing 5/5 Switch review [link to review] and discover why I included it among the year's best Switch games [link to feature]. I also had the opportunity to interview LocalThunk about the game and its mobile debut [link to interview].
Pre-order Balatro now:
- iOS App Store: [link to App Store pre-order]
- Android: [link to Android pre-registration]
- Apple Arcade: [link to Apple Arcade]
Will you be adding this top-rated 2024 title to your mobile game collection? Let us know in the comments!
