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Prepare for the mobile debut of Balatro, the acclaimed roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack! Launching later this month on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade, this poker-inspired adventure will be available as a premium title ($9.99) on iOS and Android, and as a "+" release 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 strategies.

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

Unfamiliar with Balatro? Check out my glowing 5/5 Switch review [link to review] and my "Best Games of 2024 So Far" feature on Switch [link to feature], where Balatro earned a well-deserved spot. For a deeper dive, read my interview with LocalThunk [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 this top-rated 2024 game to your mobile library this September?