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

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Get ready, mobile gamers! Balatro, the acclaimed Poker-inspired roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack, arrives on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade later this month. This premium title, priced at $9.99 on iOS and Android, will also be available as a "+" version on Apple Arcade from launch day. Having already sold over 2 million copies across various platforms in under six months, Balatro is poised to make a significant splash in the mobile gaming world. Even better, a major free update is planned for 2025, promising fresh content and strategic gameplay enhancements.

Watch the mobile announcement trailer below, showcasing Balatro's exciting transition to mobile devices, ahead of its September 26th release:

Unfamiliar with Balatro? Dive into my glowing 5/5 Switch review [link to Switch review] and discover why I included it among the best Switch games of 2024 [link to best games of 2024 feature]. I also had the pleasure of interviewing LocalThunk about the game and its mobile debut [link to interview]. You can pre-order Balatro now on the App Store [iOS pre-order link] and pre-register on Android [Android pre-register link]. The Apple Arcade version is also available for pre-order [Apple Arcade link]. Have you already experienced the thrill of Balatro? Will you be adding this top-rated game to your mobile collection later this month?