The terrific card game Balatro, known for pushing players to break the rules of poker to achieve higher scores, is set to receive its first major gameplay update next year. Developer LocalThunk promises to bring new ideas and strategies to the game, offering the update for free as a gesture of appreciation to the passionate community. This announcement is the first of three surprises planned for this summer by LocalThunk and publisher Playstack, following the game’s milestone of two million sales. While some players may be apprehensive about changes to the well-balanced title, LocalThunk’s track record of exceptional game design inspires trust from fans. Additionally, LocalThunk has reiterated their commitment to never allowing Balatro to be used for gambling purposes, refusing offers to license the intellectual property for gambling games. This stance is so firm that the developer has specified in their will that the Balatro IP should never be sold or licensed to any gambling company or casino.
