Balatro hit a huge sales milestone
Last year was a banner year for gaming, but one title that truly captured the hearts of players and critics alike was the indie roguelike, Balatro. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that this game was crafted by a single developer. Balatro's success story is nothing short of phenomenal, with sales soaring past 5 million copies!
Just over a month ago, the game's creator, LocalThunk, was celebrating the milestone of 3.5 million copies sold. In an astonishing turn of events, Balatro managed to sell an additional 1.5 million copies in just about 40 days. This surge in sales can likely be attributed to the 'The Game Awards effect,' a phenomenon the developer alluded to in a tweet.
Harvey Elliott, the CEO of publisher Playstack, described this milestone as an incredible achievement that deserves to be celebrated. He also expressed immense pride in the efforts of both Balatro's developer and the team at Playstack.
Nearly a year since its release, Balatro continues to thrive. This card-based roguelike is not just resting on its laurels; it's actively evolving with new updates and exciting collaborations. Recently, it even achieved a new personal record for peak concurrent players on Steam, further solidifying its place in the gaming world.
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