Balatro 1.1 Delayed — LocalThunk Will Release Update “When It’s Done”

Fans of Balatro will have to wait longer: developer LocalThunk announced the anticipated 1.1 update will not ship in 2025. The update is still coming, but the solo developer said it will be released only “when it’s done,” citing burnout and a desire to avoid crunch.

“I still consider this my hobby… The prospect of rushing the work and going back into crunch mode to get it out this year just felt terrible.” — LocalThunk

Key points:

• The 1.1 update has been delayed beyond 2025; the developer apologised for the change of plans.
• The update will be free for all players on all platforms.
• The project is a one-person effort; the developer wants to prioritize well-being and quality over a rushed release.
• LocalThunk hinted that 1.1 won’t be the final DLC for the game.

About Balatro: it’s a deckbuilding roguelike inspired by poker that has earned a strong following for its addictive gameplay and thoughtful design.

Sources and further reading:

• LocalThunk — official blog post
• Steam community announcement / discussion
• PC Gamer coverage
• PCGamesN coverage

If you want to follow the update directly, keep an eye on the developer’s blog and the game’s Steam page. For now, the community is split between patience for a higher-quality release and disappointment at the delay — what do you think?

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