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Balatro Surges: 5 Million Sold and Awarded!

2/10/2025

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Balatro has taken the gaming world by storm, selling 5 million copies by January 21, with a remarkable 1.5 million sold since December 12. Celebrated at the 2024 The Game Awards, it clinched three prestigious awards, including Best Independent Game. Developer LocalThunk is fully committed to Balatro, with no new projects on the horizon just yet.

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Story summary

Balatro has taken the gaming world by storm, selling 5 million copies by January 21, with a remarkable 1.5 million sold since December 12. Celebrated at the 2024 The Game Awards, it clinched three prestigious awards, including Best Independent Game. Developer LocalThunk is fully committed to Balatro, with no new projects on the horizon just yet.