Balatro, the wildly well-liked poker-themed roguelike deckbuilder, is among the greatest video games of 2024. And nearly because it launched, individuals have been asking for a deck of actual taking part in playing cards based mostly on these within the recreation. Well, that’s lastly taking place. Tell all of your Balatro-pilled family and friends. But additionally, there’s a little bit of unhealthy information, too.
Released in February, Balatro has rapidly turn into one of many hottest video games of 2024. The unassuming poker roguelike has gotten its hooks into hundreds of thousands of players 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 taking part in playing cards is coming. You can pre-order it for $16.
The deck contains 52 playing cards that appeared ripped proper out of the sport, full with pixel artwork queens and kings.
It additionally contains 4 jokers based mostly on playing cards discovered within the recreation: the essential Joker, Juggler, Blueprint, and Gros Michel. Not the jokers I’d choose, however possibly 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 present this yr. While you possibly can pre-order the deck beginning right now, they received’t begin transport out till March. I assume you might purchase a deck, cover it, and provides it to your Balatro-lovin’ pal or member of the family subsequent Christmas, however why would you punish somebody you’re keen on?
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