Balatro Arrives on Apple Arcade, iOS Sept. 26

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Get ready for Balatro, the acclaimed Poker-inspired roguelike from LocalThunk and Playstack! Launching on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade later this month (September 26th), this premium mobile release will also be available on Apple Arcade with a "+" version.

Having already sold over 2 million copies across various platforms (PS5, Switch, Steam, PS4, Xbox) in under six months, Balatro is poised to make a big splash on mobile. And the excitement doesn't stop there – a major free update is planned for 2025, introducing fresh gameplay mechanics and strategies.

Balatro will be priced at $9.99 on iOS and Android. Check out the mobile announcement trailer below:

Haven't experienced Balatro yet? Read my glowing 5/5 Switch review [link to review] and discover why I included it among the best Switch games of 2024 [link to feature]. I also had the chance to interview LocalThunk about the game and its mobile debut [link to interview].

Pre-order Balatro now:

• iOS App Store: [link to App Store pre-order]
• Android: [link to Android pre-registration]
• Apple Arcade: [link to Apple Arcade]

Will you be adding this top-rated game to your mobile library on September 26th?