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Balatro reaches another million units sold

Last year among the nominees for The Game Awards there was a game that caused a sensation, that is Balatro, a title that changes the rules of conventional poker to move on to something more interesting where the player can carry out chains that can become endless. This type of gameplay has been widely shared by people around the world, and as a consequence, the product has sold millions, whether on consoles, computers, or even mobile devices.

The game has exceeded 5 million units sold in all its versions, according to an official announcement on its social networks. This success includes digital and physical copies distributed, also highlighting the physical edition that incorporates a set of thematic playing cards. The developers thanked the gaming community for their support, consolidating the title as one of the most outstanding in its genre.

The last few weeks have been pretty wild.

To everyone who picked up Balatro after seeing it at @thegameawardswe hope you’re having an amazing time with it!

If this is your first time picking up an indie title, try to make it a habit!

There’s some amazing stuff out there! pic.twitter.com/ZnRpWnJlTW

— Balatro (@BalatroGame) January 21, 2025

With a unique premise, Balatro combines classic poker mechanics with elements of deck-building and roguelike strategies. Players must form valid poker hands while using special wild cards that alter the course of the game, generating synergies and diverse builds. As they advance, they face increasing challenges, tricky blinds and hidden decks that test their skills to reach the final ante and secure victory.

The growth in sales has been driven by its exposure at events such as The Game Awards, as well as by the awards and nominations for Game of the Year obtained in various media. This recognition has increased its visibility and caught the attention of new players around the world.

The title had recorded 3.5 million sales as of December 2024, but in less than two months it reached the 5 million mark, demonstrating its growing popularity. Balatro continues to stand out as an innovator in the card game genre and an example of the success that can be achieved by combining classic mechanics with creative and fresh proposals. The most striking thing is that it is reported that there will be a new update in 2025 that will continue to engage users.

Via: Gonintendo

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