Posted 3/1/2024, 9:42:22 PM
Poker Roguelike Balatro Vanishes From Stores Over Sudden 18+ Rating, Developer Denies Gambling Claims
- Playstack Games defends poker roguelike Balatro after it vanishes from some digital stores due to a sudden age rating change to 18+
- Ratings board now says Balatro contains gambling content, but previously assured it did not back in October
- Playstack believes the 18+ rating is unfounded; developer LocalThunk says they are anti-gambling and Balatro does not actually contain gambling
- While confident Balatro will stay on Steam, Playstack unsure of impact on other platforms like Switch and working to get it back soon
- Balatro launched on multiple platforms on Feb. 20, combining poker hands with unique abilities and cards in a roguelike campaign