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What changed in Balatro in 2024

52 updates · 10 main milestones · Jan 19, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024

  1. 1 event
    New Cosmetic Card Skins from Popular Gamesnew content

    Added new cosmetic card skins inspired by characters from Divinity Original Sin 2, Shovel Knight, Potion Craft, Enter The Gungeon, Cult of the Lamb, Don't Starve, 1000xRESIST, and Warframe.

    Steam
  2. 1 event
    New Cosmetic Card Skins Featuring Fan-Favourite Charactersnew content

    Introducing new card skins from Cyberpunk 2077, The Binding of Isaac, Slay the Spire, and Stardew Valley.

    Steam
  3. 1 event
    Introduction of 'Friend of Jimbo' Cosmetic Card Skinsnew content

    Personalise decks with new cosmetic card skins featuring characters from The Witcher 3, Dave the Diver, Vampire Survivors, and Among Us.

    Steam
  4. 10 events
    Fixed an issue with seeded runs where Initial card order was not guaranteedbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed issue where Mac version was rendering at lower resolution than the displaybug fix
    Steam
    Fixed exploit where challenge runs could despawn starting Jokersbug fixMilestone
    Steam
    Fixed bug where 'completionist plus' was being unlocked without fulfilling conditionbug fix
    Steam
    Languages Updated to Version 1.0localization

    French, Dutch, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Spanish - LATAM, and Traditional Chinese languages are now at version 1.0.

    Steam
    Removed option to continue a run you are currently playingquality of life
    Steam
    Upgraded love2D to newest releasesystem
    Steam
    Fixed bug where challenge vouchers could reappear in first shopbug fix
    Steam
    Updated localization for most languageslocalization
    Steam
    Fixed issue where game would not start on MacOS Big Surbug fixMilestone
    Steam
  5. 8 events
    Changed Seal-applying spectral cards behaviorgameplay

    Spectral cards now de-select after the seal is applied.

    Steam
    Mac Port releasednew contentMilestone

    The game is now available on Mac.

    Steam
    Mac Version Launchnew contentMilestone

    Balatro is now available for Mac users on Steam.

    Steam
    Updated CRT filtervisuals

    CRT filter no longer shows flashing green/red lines.

    Steam
    Upgraded Love2D to version 11.5system
    Steam
    Fixed bug with symlinked save filesbug fixMilestone

    Symlinked save files were unable to be saved properly.

    Steam
    Luchador compatibility changebalance change

    Luchador is no longer compatible with eternal.

    Steam
    Launch of Trading Cardsnew content

    Balatro trading cards are now live on Steam for collectors.

    Steam
  6. 17 events
    Chicot and Manacle Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where Chicot disabling the Manacle was not drawing a card to fill out the empty space in hand

    Steam
    Controller Mapping Improvementui ux

    Fixed Controller mapping when selecting hand - you may now cycle around both the right and left of the hand when selecting cards

    Steam
    Hanged Man Message Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where destroying any non-glass card with hanged man caused a message under Glass Joker

    Steam
    Localized Name for Jokers Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where Jokers that give end of round money were not showing their localized name

    Steam
    Mid Stakes Achievement Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where 'Mid Stakes' achievement was being unlocked on Blue stake instead of Black stake

    Steam
    Balatro Achieves 250,000 Units Soldnew content

    Balatro has sold over 250,000 units in just 72 hours across all platforms.

    Steam
    Grammar Issues with Jokersbug fix

    Fixed various grammar/nomenclature issues with Jokers

    Steam
    Perishable Challenge Wording Fixui ux

    Fixed wording for perishable challenge - 'all Jokers are eternal'

    Steam
    Clarified Wording on Tagsui ux

    Changed wording on Foil, Holographic, Polychrome, Negative tags to be more clear about their effect

    Steam
    Steam Deck Verificationquality of life

    Balatro is now officially Steam Deck Verified.

    Steam
    Ante Tie Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where enhancement/seal in standard pack were not tied to the Ante in seeded run

    Steam
    Challenge Run Deck View Localization Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where Deck view in challenge run didn't have localized challenge name

    Steam
    Arm Improvementbalance change

    Made the Arm less bad (Cannot downgrade poker hand below level 1)

    Steam
    Black Hole/Soul Appearance Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where Black Hole/Soul did not appear based on Ante

    Steam
    Raised Fist Trigger Order Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where Raised Fist was not triggering in order with face cards/10s

    Steam
    Main Menu Crash Fixbug fixMilestone

    Fixed bug where returning to main menu when unlocking achievement sometimes crashed the game

    Steam
    Deck Name Localization Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where unlocked Deck name was not localized

    Steam
  7. 5 events
    Fixed high score text UI issuebug fix

    Resolved a bug where 'high score' text was behind some UI elements.

    Steam
    Fixed erosion eternal issuebug fix

    Resolved a bug where erosion was unable to be eternal.

    Steam
    Fixed crash caused by Perkeo copying cardsbug fixMilestone

    Resolved a bug where Perkeo copying some tarot/spectral cards caused a crash (WoF and Ectoplasm).

    Steam
    Fixed future skip tag popup UI issuebug fix

    Resolved a bug where future skip tag popups were behind some UI elements.

    Steam
    Fixed Steam Cloud save issuebug fix

    Resolved a bug where Steam Cloud was not saving profile/save game data.

    Steam
  8. 3 events
    Balatro Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Balatro is set to debut on Steam, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox on February 20.

    Steam
    Balatro Launch Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    Balatro is now available on Steam for players to embark on their epic adventure.

    Steam
    Language Options in Betalocalization

    Additional language options are available in Beta: French, Dutch, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Spanish - LATAM, Traditional Chinese.

    Steam
  9. 1 event
    NextFest Demo Planned for Februarynew content

    An official demo will be released during NextFest in February, expanding on the September demo with more content.

    Steam
  10. 1 event
    Next Fest Demo Now Livenew content

    The demo features fresh jokers and exciting new tags for players to experience.

    Steam
  11. 3 events
    Jimbo's Invitational Concludesseasonal event

    The Jimbo's Invitational has officially ended with Hafu winning the competition.

    Steam
    New Demo Release Announcementnew contentMilestone

    A new demo will be released on January 25th.

    Steam
    Competition Awards and Prizesother

    Awards given to participants and Steam keys distributed as prizes.

    Steam
  12. 1 event
    Balatro: Jimbo's Invitational Announcementseasonal event

    A competition featuring six streamers to determine the ultimate winner with live score tracking.

    Steam