Balatro Debuts on Apple Arcade and iOS as Premium Release

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Balatro, the acclaimed roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack, is making its mobile debut later this month! Launching on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade, this premium title offers a unique Poker-inspired experience. Having already surpassed 2 million units sold across various platforms in under six months, Balatro is poised for mobile success. A significant free update is planned for 2025, promising exciting new content and gameplay strategies.

Balatro will be available for $9.99 on iOS and Android. Watch the mobile announcement trailer below:

For those unfamiliar with Balatro, check out my glowing 5/5 Switch review [link to review] and my "Best Games of 2024 So Far" feature [link to feature], both of which highlight the game's exceptional quality. An interview with LocalThunk discussing the mobile release and future plans can also be found here [link to interview].

Pre-order Balatro now on the App Store [iOS pre-order link] and pre-register on Google Play [Android pre-register link]. The Apple Arcade version is available here [Apple Arcade link]. Will you be adding this top-rated game to your mobile library on September 26th?