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Balatro's first big update hits public testing with new Joker mechanics, more

Balatro, the acclaimed poker-themed rogue-like from developer LocalThunk, has just received its first big content updat…

Update 1.0.1c, as per some sizeable patch notes shared on Balatro's official Discord channel ( via Reddit), promises "a lot of changes", with LocalThunk explaining they're opting to have an extended public test "to ensure everything is working smoothly before pushing it live for real". There're a couple of bug fixes and a lot of balance changes to be found in the patch notes, with some cards getting buffs, while others seeing their effects and rules of play tweaked - with the adjustments covering everything from pricing to chip rewards. Changed Gold Stake: Scrapped -1 hand size Added new 'Rental' mechanic, Jokers have a 30% chance to have a 'Rental' sticker (stacks with eternal/perishable), making them cost $1 up front and $3 every round

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