""I am working slowly," LocalThunk said in a blog post apologizing for the delayed update, "but I like it that way." The solo dev shared that, upon reflection, he "probably shouldn't have announced any date for the 1.1 update at all," stating that he "took a break from everything to do with the game for a few months until the start of 2025.""
"In the same post, LocalThunk shares that not only is he "drawing my silly jokers" in a "notebook that is now teeming with ideas to implement or test in the game," but that after finally unlocking all achievements in the game, "the Balatro player in me will absolutely not allow me to walk away from developing this game.""
""Take your time. Balatro is great 💜" reads one reply on X."
Balatro's 1.1 update will not arrive this year and currently has no set release date. Development was slowed to maintain a sustainable pace and avoid burnout, prioritizing long-term creative health over meeting an externally imposed deadline. A months-long break was taken and the update will be completed when it feels right. Sketches, notes, and unlocked achievements continue to drive ideas and motivation for further work. Community responses largely express support and patience, with many players encouraging the slower timeline and affirming enthusiasm for the game's future.
Read at Kotaku
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