Balatro

LocalThunk · Playstack

Released
Feb 20, 2024
Platforms
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Updates & announcements

20 posts
  1. CGMagazine

    Balatro 1.1 Update Details Have Been Revealed, New Mechanics and New Jokers Await!

    The mastermind behind Balatro , LocalThunk, shared a much clearer look at what is coming in the long-awaited 1.1 update and its a big one. Balatro ‘s 1.1 update has been relentlessly teased by the game’s creator , LocalThunk, for over a year, and today the Joker maker finally unc

  2. Developer post

    Steam Deckbuilders Fest & Balatro Vinyl Figures

    Deckbuilders Fest! Enjoy 20% off during Steam Deckbuilder Fest. Don’t miss it. View game page Last Chance for Balatro Vinyl Figures Don’t miss your chance to grab Jimbo before pre-orders end: 👉

  3. Developer post

    Balatro Calendar

    Hi everyone, Some new merch has joined the Balatro universe! We’ve teamed up with Fangamer to release the 2026 Balatro Calendar, available now for $19. The Joker-themed calendar puts Ben Starr in the role of several jokers from the game, and no, we don’t have any dirt on him; he

  4. Rock, Paper, Shotgun

    After junking Balatro's 18 rating, PEGI will develop "a more granular" rating system for gambling themes

    Sorcerous cardgame Balatro and slot machine RPG Luck Be A Landlord have been reclassified as fit for people aged 12 years and over by the Pan European Games Information board, after they were initially slapped with an 18 rating for "glamorising... the simulation of gambling". PEG

  5. Developer post

    Welcoming Friends of Jimbo 4!

    Customise your decks with stunning new cosmetic card skins featuring fan-favourite characters like Vault Boy, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, Percival Fredrickstein von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III and more! This update is now available on PC, Consoles & Mobile.

  6. Developer post

    Balatro Turns 1 – Thank You for an Incredible Year!

    One year ago, Playstack and I launched Balatro, and what a journey it has been! I often said that I made this game for myself and that I wasn't expecting anything to become of it. Seeing so many people connect with Balatro has overwhelmingly filled this year with joy, so from the

  7. VG247
  8. Rock, Paper, Shotgun

    Balatro mod Jimbo's Big Naturals is a lot funnier and safer for work than it sounds

    Gentle reader, I have previously written exactly two boob-related articles in my life. One was a cheesy round-up of the best manboobs in video games for Green Man Gaming's long-vanished blog. It was published sometime in 2010, and IIRC, pre-reboot Kratos came out on top. I think/

  9. VG247
  10. VG247

    Balatro Dev jokes about adding loot boxes to lower 18 age rating, highlighting the "real gambling" EA Sports FC gets away with

    Balatro , which was a runner up for The Game Awards' Game of the Year award, is certainly a popular game. However, for months now it's been plagued with a black mark of sorts on digital storefronts. This, a Pegi 18 rating indicating the game is for adults only, remains after mont

  11. Developer post

    Friends of Jimbo 3 LIVE!✨✨

    You still can't spell "collaboration" without "Balatro" Add some visual flair to your decks with these new cosmetic card skins inspired by fan-favourite characters from Divinity Original Sin 2, Shovel Knight, Potion Craft, Enter The Gungeon, Cult of the Lamb, Don't Starve, 1000xR

  12. Developer post

    Nominate Balatro for the Steam Awards

    Hey guys, It’s that time of year—the Steam Autumn Sale is live, and the 2024 Steam Awards are heating up! If you’ve enjoyed playing Balatro on the Steam Deck, consider nominating it for Best Game on Steam Deck. Your vote means the world to us! Thank you for your support!

  13. Developer post

    Balatro has been nominated at The Game Awards 2024

    It's no bluff, Balatro has been nominated at The Game Awards 2024 - including Game of the Year ! Balatro has been nominated for: Best Mobile Game Best Independent Game Best Debut Indie Game Best Game Direction Game of the Year We're feeling lucky! You can vote for Balatro at theg

  14. Developer post

    EXTENDED CAMPAIGN! Limited Edition Jimbo Plushie Available for Pre-Order

    Update November 26: The Jimbo plushie from Makeship is so popular that we're extending the campaign until December 14! With this extension, shipping will be a couple of weeks later than originally planned. If you haven't already, you've still got time to add him to The Family. He

  15. Developer post

    Pausing the CrowdIn project

    LocalThunk statement I wanted to give an update on the Balatro localization project. We recently started using Crowdin to help improve the localization of Balatro - both by allowing suggested changes to our existing languages and to add new languages suggested by the community. W

  16. Developer post

    Friends of Jimbo 2 free update is here

    Hi everyone, We’re thrilled to announce that more fan-favourite characters are joining the Jimbo crew! 🎉 Starting today, you can personalise your decks with brand-new cosmetic card skins featuring characters from some of the most beloved games: Cyberpunk 2077 The Binding of Isaa

  17. Developer post

    🏆 Vote Balatro in the Golden Joystick Awards!

    We are so excited to share that Balatro is nominated by Golden Joystick Awards for Best Indie Game , Best Audio Design , and PC Game of the Year ! We feel deeply honoured to be recognised alongside such outstanding titles and extend our heartfelt thanks to the judges for selectin

  18. Developer post

    Balatro - Friends of Jimbo FREE Update

    Hi everyone, We have some exciting news to share! Introducing our very first "Friend of Jimbo" collaboration! You can now personalise your decks with brand-new cosmetic card skins featuring fan-favourite characters from The Witcher 3 , Dave the Diver , Vampire Survivors , and Amo

  19. VG247

    Balatro announces four crossovers at once, including The Witcher, Dave the Diver, Vampire Survivors and Among Us

    Who loves crossovers? What about Balatro ? If you're sticking your hand up right now, you'll be excited to hear about the Friends of Jimbo update coming to the card game. Not only is it out right now and free, it'll feature crossovers with The Witcher , Dave the Diver , Among Us

  20. Developer post

    🎉 Introducing the Balatro Summer Collection! 🎉

    Hey everyone, We’re beyond excited to announce the arrival of our latest Balatro merch—the Summer Collection ! We’ve been working hard on this, and we can’t wait for you to check it out. In this new lineup, you’ll find everything from the classic embroidered Jimbo T-shirt to the