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In a Polygon interview, Enter The Gungeon co-founder Dave Crooks and composer Doseone say roguelikes have drifted toward slot-machine-like design, citing Balatro and Vampire Survivors as catalysts. They contrast this trend with early Rogue-era roguelikes and note the appeal of gambling-themed mechanics, while Eyeing Enter The Gungeon 2 as the genre continues to evolve.
Beyond Words fuses Scrabble-style word building with round-based roguelike runs and upgrade shops, delivering a highly replayable, addictive experience; it nails the mechanics and pacing, but it leans heavily on Balatro's blueprint, making it feel derivative despite solid execution.
Balatro has released a humorous 2026 charity calendar featuring voice actor Ben Starr dressed as Jimbo, with profits supporting charities like Extra Life and SpecialEffect, making it a fun and meaningful purchase for fans and families alike.
Vampire Survivors is releasing a free crossover expansion with Balatro, adding new characters, weapons, a stage, and a remix, as part of a larger update that includes online co-op and new game modes, available on most platforms now and on Switch later in October.
Balatro's 1.1 update has been delayed indefinitely as its developer, LocalThunk, shifts to working on the game as a hobby to avoid burnout, emphasizing quality and personal well-being over strict deadlines.
The developer of Balatro has delayed the 1.1 update to maintain a hobbyist approach, prioritizing quality and personal well-being over deadlines, and assures the game will receive future updates, just not this year.
The creator of the successful poker-inspired roguelike game Balatro, known as LocalThunk, expressed mixed feelings about releasing the game, despite its success and Game of the Year nomination. While grateful for the positive changes in his life, he misses the simplicity of developing games as a hobby. LocalThunk plans to update Balatro with new content but is not considering a follow-up game, preferring the idea of creating something privately. Balatro has seen updates and crossovers with games like Stardew Valley and Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077's latest update 2.2 introduces a surprise crossover quest with the indie card game Balatro, which is nominated for Game of the Year. Players can start the quest by receiving a text from Jim B, leading to a treasure hunt around Night City. However, some players report a bug preventing the quest from starting. The update also includes new customization options and a line of Cyberpunk X Balatro merchandise. CD Projekt Red is also working on a sequel, codenamed Orion, which may feature multiplayer.
Cyberpunk 2077's Update 2.2 introduces a crossover quest with the popular roguelike poker game Balatro. Players receive texts from a character named Jim B, leading them to find Balatro graffiti in Night City, rewarding them with themed in-game items. This collaboration follows a previous partnership where Cyberpunk-themed cards were added to Balatro. CD Projekt Red is also offering real-world clothing based on this crossover.
CD Projekt Red has introduced a new crossover quest in Cyberpunk 2077, inspired by the roguelike card game Balatro, as part of the recent Update 2.2. This update includes the appearance of Balatro's joker mascot, Jimbo, as graffiti in Night City, and features a quest designed by Maria Mazur. The update also brings expanded car customization, new rides, and an overhauled photo mode. This collaboration follows a previous Balatro update that included Cyberpunk-themed cards.
Fangamer is now accepting pre-orders for a $16 premium deck of playing cards inspired by the popular poker roguelike game Balatro, a Game Awards GOTY nominee. The 52-card deck, designed in collaboration with the game's creator LocalThunk, features pixelated designs from the game and includes unique joker cards like the Juggler and Gros Michel. The cards are set to launch in March 2025 and come in a foil-accented box. Fans can also find other Balatro merchandise like shirts and plush toys in the official store.
A physical deck of Balatro playing cards, inspired by the popular indie poker-style game, is available for preorder on Fangamer for $16, with shipping expected in March. The deck features a red design and includes four jokers, but lacks the game's unique tarot, planet, and spectral cards, making it a standard set rather than a true reflection of the game's innovative elements.
Balatro, a mobile game, has generated nearly $4.4 million in revenue since its release, with a significant boost following its five nominations for The Game Awards, including Game of the Year. The game has collaborated with popular franchises like The Witcher and Cyberpunk, and plans a major free update in 2025. Celebrated for its addictive gameplay, Balatro has sold two million copies and is praised as a standout in mobile gaming.
Balatro, a poker roguelike developed by solo indie developer LocalThunk, has been nominated for five categories at the 2024 Game Awards, including Game of the Year. This marks a significant achievement as LocalThunk is the only indie developer in the Game of the Year and Best Game Direction categories. Balatro, which has seen remarkable success with over a million copies sold and significant mobile revenue, is also nominated for Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, and Best Mobile Game. LocalThunk expressed feeling "completely surreal" about the nominations and plans to celebrate modestly.
Balatro, the poker-themed roguelike game, has released its first major content update, Update 1.0.1c, which is currently in public testing on Steam and is expected to be fully released in about a week. The update includes bug fixes, balance changes, and new mechanics such as Perishable and Rental Jokers. It also addresses performance issues on Windows and Steam Deck. The patch notes detail a wide range of changes, including adjustments to ante scaling, new mechanics for different stake runs, and buffs to various cards and jokers.