*Balatro*, the exciting 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 directly on Apple Arcade, this premium release is priced at $9.99 for iOS and Android, with a special "+" version accessible on Apple Arcade from day one. Having already sold over 2 million copies across PS5, Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox within just six months, *Balatro* has proven to be a massive hit, and its mobile release is highly anticipated. Fans can look forward to a major free update in 2025, promising new ideas and strategies to enhance the gameplay experience. You can catch a glimpse of what's in store by watching the mobile announcement trailer below, ahead of its September 26th release:
If you're yet to experience *Balatro*, I highly recommend checking out my 5/5 review on the Switch, as well as my feature on the best games of the year so far on the Switch, where *Balatro* is prominently featured. Additionally, my interview with LocalThunk provides insights into the game, the upcoming mobile release, and much more. You can pre-order *Balatro* on the App Store for iOS [here](link-to-app-store) and pre-register for it on Android [here](link-to-google-play). The Apple Arcade version is available [here](link-to-apple-arcade). Have you played *Balatro* before, and are you excited to dive into one of the best games of 2024 on your mobile device later this month?