'Balatro' Launches on Apple Arcade & iOS as Standalone App Sept. 26

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Balatro, the acclaimed roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack, is making its mobile debut later this month! Launching on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade, this premium title offers a unique Poker-inspired experience. Having already achieved over 2 million sales across various platforms in under six months, Balatro is poised for mobile success. A significant free update is planned for 2025, introducing fresh gameplay elements and strategies.

Balatro will be available for $9.99 on iOS and Android. Watch the mobile announcement trailer below, ahead of its September 26th release:

For those unfamiliar with Balatro, a 5/5 Switch review and a feature highlighting it among the year's best Switch games are available on TouchArcade. An interview with LocalThunk discussing the game and mobile port is also accessible.

Pre-order Balatro now on the App Store (iOS) and pre-register on Google Play (Android). The Apple Arcade version is also available for pre-order. Are you a seasoned Balatro player, or will you be experiencing this top-rated game for the first time on mobile this month?