'Balatro' Lands on Apple Arcade, iOS as Standalone Premium on 9/26

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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 release follows its incredibly successful debut on PS5, Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox, boasting over 2 million units sold in under six months.

The mobile version arrives on September 26th, priced at $9.99. A "+" version will also be available on Apple Arcade from day one. And that's not all! A significant free update is planned for 2025, promising 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 discover why I included it among the year's best Switch games here. For a deeper dive, explore my interview with LocalThunk discussing the game's development and mobile port here.

Pre-order Balatro now on the App Store (iOS) here and pre-register on Google Play (Android) here. The Apple Arcade version is available here. Have you experienced the thrill of Balatro? Will you be adding this top-rated 2024 title to your mobile game library this month?