Balatro 1.1 Update Delayed indefinitely to Avoid Crunch Time

September 12, 2025

The highly anticipated Balatro 1.1 update will now be released on a flexible schedule, as announced by the developer. Originally slated for a 2025 launch, the update's release timeline has been pushed back to prioritize sustainable development practices.

Developer LocalThunk shared in a blog post that they prefer to avoid crunching and recognize the importance of setting realistic deadlines for their creative projects. “I have never, before Balatro, set a deadline for any of my creative projects and I now realize how important that is for my process,” they explained.

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Posted on September 12, 2025, at 3:19 PM UTC

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