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Balatro update 1.0.1

LocalThunk is reading the first major update for Balatro, version 1.0.1.

While there are a couple of fixes here, the patch is mainly implementing a ton of different additions and changes. One of these is a new ‘Perishable’ mechanic for Jokers, ante scaling adjustments, and more.

Here’s the full rundown:

Balatro sales one million

March 6: Playstack and LocalThunk today announced a new sales milestone for Balatro, their poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder that’s turned into a hit. Total sales have now surpassed 500,000 copies.

That number is based on worldwide sales across all platforms. The feat was accomplished in just ten days.

Balatro launch trailer

Playstack and LocalThunk have come through with a launch trailer for Balatro . Today, the poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder made its way to Switch.

If you’re interested in learning more about it, read up on the following overview:

Balatro

Balatro is set to appear on Switch next month, publisher Playstack and developer LocalThunk announced today. A release is on track for February 20, 2024.

Balatro, a poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder, is “all about creating powerful synergies and winning big.” You can find a bunch of additional details in the following overview:

AK-xolotl Chaos Trials and Chaos Unleashed update

The Switch version of AK-xolotl has been given a major update with the Chaos Trials and Chaos Unleashed.

Chaos Trials are unlocked after being the game and lets players turn on various Run Modifiers at different ranks. Chaos Unleashed contains a new boss, new enemies, new weapons and items, and more.

Here’s the full rundown of the update:

The Rise of the Golden Idol

The Rise of the Golden Idol is on the way to Switch, publisher Playstack and developer Color Gray Games just announced. A release is planned for 2024.

The new game, which is a follow-up to The Case of the Golden Idol, has players uncovering the truth behind 15 strange cases of crime, death, and depravity in the 1970s. Further details are included in the following overview:

The Last Faith launch trailer

We’ve got the official launch trailer for The Last Faith. After it saw a slight delay, the game launched this week on various platforms – including Switch.

Here’s some information about the title via its eShop listing:

The Last Faith delayed

Original (8/23): The Last Faith has been delayed, and will now be launching on all platforms – including Switch – this November. A reason for the move wasn’t provided.

The Last Faith was previously given an October launch window this past June. We have more information about the game below.

AK-xolotl physical

AK-xolotl, which just recently came to the eShop, is now confirmed for physical release on Switch. It will be available in Q1 2024.

Tesura is planning both a standard version and collector’s edition. The collector’s edition includes the game, collector’s box, a postcard set, keyring, art book, sticker set, pin, and soundtrack. We have a closer look at it above.

Courtesy of Playstack and 2Awesome Studio, we have a launch trailer for AK-xolotl. Fans can get a last official look at the top-down roguelike.

For more information about it, read the following overview:


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