MYSTERIOUS: 2 | Mind Blowing Facts

Balatro's first big update is still on track for 2025, but it'll be "done when it's done, because it's got to be good before it's fast"

The poker roguelike's first major gameplay update is still on track

GamesRadar · Mar 19, 2025

LocalThunk gave up making Balatro for 3 months but resumed because 'I was bored but the internet was out so I couldn't play Rocket League'

What a Save!

PC Gamer · Mar 13, 2025

LocalThunk forbids AI-generated art on the Balatro subreddit: 'I think it does real harm to artists of all kinds'

A recent kerfuffle over AI art forced the Balatro creator to get involved.

PC Gamer · Mar 12, 2025

The official Balatro Timeline documents the history of 2024's biggest game as its developer went from 'obsessed' with making it to 'shocked' at the reception

LocalThunk's detailed account of the creation of Balatro is remarkably entertaining.

PC Gamer · Mar 7, 2025

"The numbers on that page made no sense." Balatro developer recalls his amazement at selling 50,000 copies of his game—which went on to sell 5 million

Balatro developer LocalThunk has documented his timeline of creating the indie hit that went on to sell 5 million. Not bad for a game he didn't think anyone would play.

Windows Central · Mar 7, 2025

When video game age ratings go wrong: Balatro’s battle with Pegi

Card game Balatro was a huge hit last year – but a year-long struggle with the European age ratings board has exposed how well-meaning rules can have unintended consequences

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025

The full list of nominations for the Bafta Games Awards

The 21st edition of the awards take place in April.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025

Balatro dev says solitaire exists "at the peak of game culture" and was debatably "the most important" inspiration for his poker roguelike

LocalThunk wanted to create "something new and yet familiar" with Balatro

GamesRadar · Feb 27, 2025

Balatro's new cards really show that every dev in the games industry is hooked on Balatro

I mean, it's pretty great!

PC Gamer · Feb 25, 2025

Balatro has had its PEGI 18 age rating overturned following appeal: 'I hope this change will allow developers to create without being unfairly punished'

Balatro has officially had its PEGI 18 rating overturned by PEGI following an appeal.

TechRadar · Feb 25, 2025