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# Balatro Hits 3.5 Million Units Sold
- URL: https://www.agamingnetwork.com/balatro-hits-3-5-million-units-sold-as-game-of-the-year-hype-builds/
- Published: 2024-12-11T19:33:24.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-11T19:36:33.000Z
- Author: Marcel Dee
- Tags: Made In Canada, News

2024 has been a breakout year for *Balatro*, the indie roguelike that few saw coming but everyone is talking about now. With its mix of inventive gameplay and a devoted community, *Balatro* has become a dark horse contender for **Game of the Year at The Game Awards**—an honor to be decided this Thursday.

### **Major Milestone: 3.5 Million Units Sold**

Developer **LocalThunk** shared the exciting news on Twitter that *Balatro* has surpassed **3.5 million units sold** across all platforms. This is a significant jump from its **2 million milestone in August**, signaling sustained momentum as the year draws to a close.

Key contributors to its success include:

- **New collaboration DLC**, which has introduced fresh content and characters.
- A **mobile release**, expanding the game's accessibility to iOS and Android users.
- Multiple nominations at **The Game Awards 2024**, including for **Game of the Year**, which has drawn further attention to the title.

> LocalThunk: Just gonna make a game for myself and a few friends  
>  
> Also LocalThunk: [pic.twitter.com/xnRi0tvM3g](https://t.co/xnRi0tvM3g?ref=agamingnetwork.com)
> 
> — Balatro (@BalatroGame) [December 11, 2024](https://twitter.com/BalatroGame/status/1866905061609078866?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=agamingnetwork.com)

### **The Year Ahead**

Available on **PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS, and Android**, *Balatro* shows no signs of slowing down. A **major free gameplay update** is already in the works and slated for release in 2025, ensuring that fans will have plenty to look forward to in the months ahead.

As we wait to see if *Balatro* takes home the **Game of the Year** award, one thing is certain: this indie gem has already cemented its place as one of 2024’s greatest success stories.