‘Balatro’ Is Coming to Apple Arcade and Also iOS as a Standalone Premium Release Beginning September 26th

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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 mobile title boasts over 2 million units sold across other platforms in under six months. Expect a $9.99 price tag on iOS and Android, with an Apple Arcade "+" version also available on launch day. A major free update is planned for 2025, promising fresh gameplay and strategic depth.

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 this exceptional game. You can also read my interview with LocalThunk [link to interview] for more insights into the development and mobile port.

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-tier 2024 title to your mobile game library on September 26th?