
Balatro creator LocalThunk says update 1.1 will not be coming to the hit poker roguelike this year after all, and it seems he kind of regrets announcing a release date for it as he becomes accustomed to a new workflow and lifestyle post-release.
In a new blog post, LocalThunk confirms that update 1.1 has been delayed to 2026, and more importantly, he unpacks the realities of game development. Even when you have Balatro money, making games is still hard and stressful, it turns out.