Updates

This page will have a summary of each Balatro update. The page is incomplete and is missing information about specific updates. Please feel free to add any and all data that is not yet included.

Live Updates

These updates are about versions since the 1.0.0 launch.

Version Date Highlights
Update 1.1 No confirmed date[1] A major gameplay update, including "new ideas and strategies" will be released on all platforms for free[2][3]
Update 1.0.1o 24 February 2025 Friends of Jimbo 4: another free update allowing customization of face cards with visitors from eight other franchises.
Update 1.0.1n 12 December 2024 Friends of Jimbo 3: another free update allowing customization of face cards with visitors from eight other games.
Update 1.0.1m 24 October 2024 Friends of Jimbo 2: another free update allowing customization of face cards with visitors from four other games.
Update 1.0.1j 26 September 2024 First public live version for mobile. Includes an overhauled UI for touchscreens, such as holding and dragging items to sell/buy.
Update 1.0.1g 27 August 2024 Friends of Jimbo: a free update allowing customization of face cards with visitors from 4 other games.
Update 1.0.1f 1 May 2024 First major rework of gameplay and cards since the demos:
  • Major stake changes (perishable & rental Jokers)
  • Significant changes to multiple Jokers
  • Changes to Tags, Planets, Seals, Tarots
Update 1.0.0n 8 March 2024 Localization updates and bugfixes.
Update 1.0.0L 1 March 2024 Mac port and bugfixes.
Update 1.0.0k 23 February 2024 Mostly bugfixes.
Update 1.0.0j 21 February 2024 Bugfixes.
Update 1.0.0h 20 February 2024 First public live version.
Beta versions of Languages are introduced.

Experimental Updates

These updates were opt-in on Steam only and experimental.

Version Date Highlights
Experimental update 1.0.1e 27 April 2024 Further tweaks to changes made in 1.0.1c
Experimental update 1.0.1c 8 April 2024 First major rework of gameplay and cards since the demos

Demo Updates

These updates are about the Demo period of Balatro.

Version Date Highlights
Update 0.9.3L 8 February 2024
  • Changed Invisible Joker and Ankh to strip copied joker of Negative.
  • Changed Ectoplasm to increase handsize downsize by 1 per time used in the run.
  • Popcorn to -4 per round.
  • Lose the game when you reach 0 hand size and have no cards in hand.
  • Fixed various bugs and issues.
Update 0.9.3k 7 February 2024
  • An opt-in experimental build with small changes.
Update 0.9.3j 3 February 2024
  • An opt-in experimental build with small bug fixes.
Update 0.9.3i 4 February 2024
  • Aces are now worth 11 chips.
  • Base 4oak buff.
  • Credit Card cost reduced.
  • Grim, Familiar, Incantation can no longer give stone cards.
  • Changed Handy/Garbage tag effects.
  • Various rarity and planet scaling changes.
  • Multiple bug fixes.
Update 0.9.3g 30 January 2024
  • New effect for blue seal.
  • Changes to Superposition, Obelisk, Gift Card, Odd Todd, and Throwback.
  • Boss warning no longer prevents you from playing a hand.
  • Various other bugfixes and stability fixes.
Update 0.9.3e Unknown There is currently no known information about this update.
Update 0.9.3d 26 January 2024
  • Made final boss slightly easier (60k)
  • Made Diet Cola uncommon
  • Various other balance changes and bug fixes
Update 0.9.3c 25 January 2024
  • Buffed base blind scores for higher antes
  • Nerfed Reserved Parking to 1 in 2
  • Player can now buy a card that cost $0 even when in debt
  • Various other bug fixes and localization changes
Update 0.9.3b Unknown There is currently no known information about this update.
Update 0.9.0q 16 October 2023
  • Increase base score and scaling for Flush and Straight
  • Can now sell cards in more situations
  • Reworded Death
  • Brand new tooltip system, more information is now displayed
  • Seeded runs no longer discover/unlock items or count towards stats
  • Player now gets a sticker when beating the demo with each Joker
  • Blackboard now counts debuffed spades/clubs but not debuffed wild cards
  • To Do List cannot repeat the same poker hand
  • Various other balancing changes, bug fixes, and wording changes
Update 0.9.0n 25 September 2023
  • Various changes to 5 of a kind and flush house base score and scaling
  • Ouija now gives -1 hand size
  • Odd Todd now includes Aces
  • Various bug fixes
Update 0.9.0m 21 September 2023 There are currently no known patch notes about this update.
Update 0.9.0l Unknown There is currently no known information about this update.
Update 0.8.8 21 July 2023
  • Added "Arcana Packs" to replace tarot reading
  • Added "Celestial Packs" to replace planetarium
  • Added new area for consumable cards (tarots and planets), up to 2 cards
  • Reduced base Joker slots to 5 for base game
  • Changed Steel and Glass enhancements
  • Changes to multiple Jokers
  • Nerfed many Tarot cards
  • Buffed various Tags
  • Various bug fixes
Update 0.8.7c 3 July 2023
  • Increased multipliers for various Joker cards.
  • Modified payout range for Misprint.
  • Adjusted payouts and bonuses for several cards.
  • Bug fixes, including issues with card usage and graphical glitches.
Update 0.8.7b 2 July 2023
  • Bug fixes, including issues with the final boss encounter and card tags.
  • Fixed graphical problems during blind selection.
  • Improved selection of cards in hand.
Update 0.8.7 1 July 2023
  • Introduction of 'Tags' as rewards for skipping blinds.
  • Changes in blind encounters and voucher restocks.
  • Added tooltip and copy-paste seed buttons.
  • Several card text changes and adjustments.
  • Bug fixes, including menu button functionality and collection unlocks.
Update 0.8.6c 19 June 2023
  • Adjusted card descriptions.
  • Fixed various bugs, including unlock issues and game crashes.
Update 0.8.6b 18 June 2023
  • Updated Discord link and tutorial.
  • Refined card descriptions and appearance.
  • Bug fixes, including tutorial-related crashes.
Update 0.8.6 9 June 2023
  • Release of the Balatro free demo with up to 50 rounds of gameplay.
  • Option to have up to 3 separate profiles for tracking progress.
  • Changes in save data format for improved performance.
  • Faster voucher redeem animation.
  • Bug fixes, including scoring and card interactions.
Update 0.8.5b 14 June 2023
  • New Game+, New Game++, and New Game+++ now available
  • Rerolls now cost +$1 every time you use them, resets between round
  • Fixed various bugs
Update 0.8.5 13 June 2023
  • Added "Buy and Use" for Tarot and Planet cards
  • Added tooltip for all conversion Tarot cards
  • Added a brand new tutorial
  • Nerfed Stone Joker and Glass Cards
  • Bug fixes of various items not unlocking
Update 0.8.4c 9 June 2023
  • Added option for 4x gamespeed
  • Hone/Glow Up no longer affect Negative odds
  • Temperance now has $50 max
  • You can select your deck or seed on 'new run' at game over
  • Fixed various bugs
Update 0.8.4b 9 June 2023
  • Swashbuckler Joker now includes its own value.
  • If you have no remaining cards in deck or in hand, GAME OVER.
  • Change the order of Play/Discard buttons in the menu.
  • Bug fixes, including a crash in the run info menu.
Update 0.8.4 7 June 2023
  • Half Joker now says '3 or fewer', slight buff
  • Space Joker now says 'Poker hand level'
  • Boss Blind effect pops up when you begin play to remind you of the effect
  • Screen tilt also gets turned off when screen shake is off
  • Made cycle times longer for info on boss blind
  • Bug fixes, including bugs with The Fool and Yorick, as well as some typos
Update 0.8.3c 6 June 2023
  • Changing gamespeed now saves between runs
  • Upcoming blinds now show in the run info menu
  • Fixed a bug where game crashes during hand evaluation
Update 0.8.3b 6 June 2023
  • All 'bumper' menus now loop around when cycled past the end
  • Focus snaps to the appropriate bumper menu in all contexts
  • Updated the number of discoveries needed to unlock each new deck to be higher
  • Fixed a bug where planet cards were activating the fortune teller
Update 0.8.3 6 June 2023
  • Better descriptions for poker hands + new visualisations for each poker hand
  • Screenshake toggle now works correctly
  • Fixed some bugs regarding Vouchers
Update 0.8.2 5 June 2023 This is the first public test version of Balatro

References

  1. ↑ Announcement on X/Twitter
  2. ↑ Announcement on X/Twitter, 07 August 2024
  3. ↑ Announcement on Discord, 07 August 2024
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