'Balatro' Hits Apple Arcade and iOS on September 26th

The highly anticipated mobile release of *Balatro* from developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack is set to hit iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade later this month. This premium release, priced at $9.99 on iOS and Android, will also be available as a "+" version on Apple Arcade right from its launch. *Balatro*, a Poker-inspired roguelike, has already achieved impressive sales with over 2 million units sold across PS5, Switch, Steam, PS4, and Xbox platforms within just six months of its release. As we look forward to its mobile debut on September 26th, the excitement builds not only for the game itself but also for the major free update planned for 2025, which promises new ideas and strategies to keep players engaged. You can get a sneak peek of what's in store by watching the mobile announcement trailer below:

If you're new to *Balatro*, don't miss my comprehensive 5/5 review on the Switch, which you can find here. Additionally, I've highlighted *Balatro* in my feature on the best games of the year so far on Switch, available here. For more insights, check out my interview with LocalThunk discussing the game, its upcoming mobile release, and more, which you can read here. You can pre-order *Balatro* on the App Store for iOS here and pre-register for it on Android here. The Apple Arcade version is accessible here. Whether you're a returning fan or new to the game, *Balatro* is shaping up to be one of the best games of 2024, and its arrival on mobile is something to look forward to.