'Balatro' Lands on Apple Arcade, iOS as Premium Release This Fall

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Get ready for Balatro, the acclaimed Poker-inspired roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack! Launching later this month on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade, this premium title boasts over 2 million units sold across other platforms in just six months. Prepare for a thrilling mobile experience, complete with a planned major free update in 2025 introducing fresh gameplay mechanics and strategic depth.

Balatro will be available for $9.99 on iOS and Android. Check out the mobile announcement trailer below, showcasing the exciting gameplay awaiting you on September 26th:

Unfamiliar with Balatro? Dive into my glowing 5/5 Switch review [link to review] and explore my "Best Games of 2024 So Far" feature on Switch [link to feature], both highlighting this exceptional game. I also had the pleasure of interviewing LocalThunk about Balatro's development and mobile launch [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 also available [Apple Arcade link]. If you're a veteran player or a curious newcomer, don't miss the chance to experience one of 2024's best games on mobile this September!