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Balatro Launches on Apple Arcade, iOS Premium

Author : Christian Feb 02,2025

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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 offers a thrilling blend of strategy and chance. Having already conquered PS5, Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox, selling over 2 million units in under six months, Balatro is poised to dominate the mobile market.

This mobile release will be a premium experience priced at $9.99, but also available as a "+" title on Apple Arcade. And that's not all! A significant free update is planned for 2025, introducing fresh gameplay mechanics and strategic depth.

Watch the mobile announcement trailer below to get a taste of the action before its September 26th launch:

Unfamiliar with Balatro? Check out my glowing 5/5 Switch review [link to review], and discover why I included it among the best Switch games of 2024 [link to feature]. I also had the pleasure of interviewing LocalThunk about the game and its mobile debut [link to interview].

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 one of 2024's best games to your mobile library this month? Let us know in the comments!

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