A new Balatro exploit has been uncovered which could add yet another dimension to the game's ever-evolving gameplay. The new exploit involves the Misprint card, one of many Joker cards featured in the game, giving players an unbelievable amount of control and knowledge when it comes to facing blinds and their next card. This was discovered ahead of the launch of Balatro on mobile platforms, a move that will likely create even more fans of one of 2024's most surprising indie games.

Since its initial release earlier this year, Balatro has received incredible praise, both for its unique gameplay and its compelling visual style. The game is deceptively simple, with Balatro challenging players with sets of poker blinds all wrapped up in a roguelike package. Players must create illegal poker hands in order to defeat mini and boss blinds, losing all their progress if they can't collect enough chips. Various strategies have continued to emerge, with a recent discovery having massive implications for Balatro.

There are many Joker cards in Balatro, but few behave quite like the Misprint card. Seemingly flashing random text in its ability section, the true power of the card has finally been uncovered by YouTuber BelenosBear, who discovered a new exploit that requires players to pause the game and visit their collection of cards. Players will notice the text flashing on the Misprint card isn't random, but rather, it shares codes associated with specific cards. These sequences tell players what the top card in their deck is. For example, a "5H" on the Misprint card will produce a five of hearts on the next draw. This exploit is far from being a bug, with the official Balatro Twitter account cheekily responding to the new finding.

Since the game's release, players have continued to develop new and exciting strategies, with the title allowing for plenty of experimentation with each round. Balatro has already been a huge success, with the game's fandom likely to grow thanks to an official mobile release this fall. Balatro is already available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, but it will also launch on iOS and Android on September 26.

As for what's next for Balatro, developer LocalThunk recently announced the game would be receiving a massive update in 2025. The title's creator has already provided Balatro with incredible support post-launch, though the game is set to become even more exciting next year, with the update promising to introduce "new ideas and strategies" to the game. Exact details remain a mystery, but the new update was unveiled on August 7, a monumental day for Balatro, with the game surpassing two million copies sold.

Posted: Sep 20, 2024 12:02 pm
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