*Balatro*, the highly acclaimed Poker-inspired roguelike from developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack, is set to make its much-anticipated mobile debut later this month. Available on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade, this premium release will cost $9.99 on iOS and Android, while the Apple Arcade version will be accessible as a "+" version from day one. With over 2 million units sold across PS5, Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox platforms in just under six months, *Balatro* has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide. The excitement doesn't stop there; a major free update in 2025 will introduce new ideas and strategies, further enhancing the gameplay experience. You can catch a glimpse of what's in store with the mobile announcement trailer below, ahead of its September 26th release:
If you're new to *Balatro*, don't miss my glowing 5/5 review on the Switch, where I also featured it among the best games of the year so far. For deeper insights into the game and its mobile release, check out my interview with LocalThunk. You can pre-order *Balatro* on the App Store for iOS [here](link) and pre-register for it on Android [here](link). The Apple Arcade version is available [here](link). Have you experienced *Balatro* yet? Are you excited to dive into one of the best games of 2024 on your mobile device later this month?
