Balatro's big 2025 update won't be coming out this year after all

The highly anticipated Balatro 1.1 update, developed by a single person, has been delayed and will not be released in 2025 as previously promised. The developer, LocalThunk, announced that the update is being pushed back to when it's ready, citing burnout and the desire to avoid rushing the work. Despite the delay, the developer has reassured fans that the update is still coming and will be free for all players across all platforms. Additionally, the update is not the final DLC drop for the game, which has proven to be a popular deckbuilding roguelike inspired by poker. The developer's decision to be transparent about the delay is commendable, as it avoids leaving fans wondering about the update's status for several months. The article emphasizes that Balatro was created by a single person, and the developer's commitment to their "hobby" project is evident in their desire to deliver a quality update without sacrificing their well-being.