Balatro, the wildly fashionable poker-themed roguelike deckbuilder, is without doubt one of the greatest video games of 2024. And nearly because it launched, individuals have been asking for a deck of actual enjoying playing cards primarily based on these within the sport. Properly, that’s lastly taking place. Inform all of your Balatro-pilled family and friends. But in addition, there’s a little bit of unhealthy information, too.
Launched in February, Balatro has shortly develop into one of many hottest video games of 2024. The unassuming poker roguelike has gotten its hooks into thousands and thousands of avid gamers world wide throughout PC, console, and cell, because of its devilishly enjoyable mechanics and the way snappy the sport feels to play. Even dozens and dozens of hours later, I discover myself booting up Balatro and getting all giddy after I get a combo of jokers that lets me construct a massively excessive rating. Now, Balatro is escaping the digital realm and making the leap to our bodily world.
On December 4, the official Balatro Twitter account tweeted “Fineeeee!” and revealed that an official Balatro deck of enjoying playing cards is coming. You possibly can pre-order it for $16.
The deck contains 52 playing cards that regarded ripped proper out of the sport, full with pixel artwork queens and kings.
It additionally contains 4 jokers primarily based on playing cards discovered within the sport: the essential Joker, Juggler, Blueprint, and Gros Michel. Not the jokers I’d choose, however perhaps they’ll make extra and promote them seperately sooner or later. I do know I’d purchase them.
Now, for the unhealthy information. These playing cards can’t be a stocking stuffer or Christmas reward this yr. When you can pre-order the deck beginning right this moment, they received’t begin delivery out till March. I suppose you may purchase a deck, conceal it, and provides it to your Balatro-lovin’ buddy or member of the family subsequent Christmas, however why would you punish somebody you’re keen on?
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