"I carry around a notebook that is now teeming with ideas to implement or test in the game, and thankfully I still consider this my hobby, but the prospect of rushing the work and going back into crunch mode to get it out this year just felt terrible. I am working slowly, but I like it that way. I love getting sucked into rabbit holes and I don't like trying to force things creatively."
"I'm Slow."
"I still love drawing my silly jokers,"
Balatro achieved major success in 2024 and transformed solo developer LocalThunk's life. LocalThunk announced that the previously promised Balatro 1.1 update will not arrive this year. The delay stems from a desire to avoid returning to 12-hour crunch days and to preserve development as a hobby rather than a job. LocalThunk remains enthusiastic about the project, carrying a notebook full of ideas and having recently completed all in-game achievements himself. The 1.1 update is confirmed to be forthcoming but will only be released when it meets the developer's readiness and creative standards. Balatro received multiple awards and nominations.
Read at GameSpot
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