Balatro Launches on Apple Arcade and iOS

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Get ready 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 will be available for $9.99 on iOS and Android, and as an Apple Arcade "+" title.

Having already achieved over 2 million sales across various platforms (PS5, Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox) in under six months, Balatro is poised for mobile success. Future plans include a significant free update in 2025, introducing fresh gameplay mechanics and strategies.

Check out the mobile announcement trailer below:

Unfamiliar with Balatro? Dive into my 5/5 Switch review [link to review], and explore my "best games of 2024 so far" feature on Switch [link to feature], where Balatro received high praise. I also conducted an interview with LocalThunk [link to interview], discussing the game's 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-rated game to your mobile collection later this month?