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'Balatro' Arrives on Apple Arcade, Launches Standalone

by Connor Feb 10,2025

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Prepare for Balatro, the acclaimed Poker-inspired roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack, hitting mobile devices this month! Launching on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade on September 26th, this premium title (priced at $9.99 on iOS and Android) will also be available as a "+" version on Apple Arcade.

Having already surpassed 2 million units sold across various platforms (PS5, Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox) in under six months, Balatro is poised to conquer the mobile market. Future plans include a significant free update in 2025, introducing fresh gameplay mechanics and strategic options.

Check out the mobile announcement trailer below:

Unfamiliar with Balatro? Dive into my glowing 5/5 Switch review here, and explore my "best games of 2024" feature on Switch, where Balatro earned a prominent spot. For further insight, read my interview with LocalThunk discussing the game and its mobile debut here.

Pre-order Balatro now:

  • iOS App Store: [Link to App Store]
  • Android: [Link to Android Pre-registration]
  • Apple Arcade: [Link to Apple Arcade]

Are you a veteran Balatro player? Will you be adding this top-rated game to your mobile collection later this month?

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