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Balatro Crack Status

CRACKED Day 4 Crack verified Status verified:

Cracked 3 days after release (Day 4) — publicly playable ever since.

Crack Date
Date the first public crack went live
Available for 994 days
Crack By
Goldberg
Time to Crack
3 Days (Day 4)
Time from release to the first crack
Protection
Steam
AAA
Standard
Metacritic
90 / 100

summarize SUMMARY

Balatro was released on protected by Steam. It was cracked by Goldberg on , 3 days after release (Day 4), and the crack has stayed publicly available for 994 days.

timeline STATUS TIMELINE

  1. rocket_launch Released
  2. lock_open Cracked by Goldberg
  3. verified Status verified

local_offer EDITIONS & PRICING

Buy Balatro
Balatro - $14.99
Prices are for reference only and may change for various reasons (regional pricing, promotions, edition updates) — always refer to the actual price on Steam.

auto_stories OVERVIEW

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big.

Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You’re going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory.

- The definitive poker roguelike experience.

- Endless possibilities - every pick-up, discard and joker can dramatically alter the course of your run.

- In-depth campaign mode complete with 8 difficulties, as well as challenge and seeded runs.

Deftly deploy an array of potent tools: different Decks, Jokers, Tarot cards, Planet cards, Spectral cards, and Vouchers. Use these versatile instruments to ignite a combo frenzy and turbocharge your poker hands, crafting electrifying, adrenaline-fueled synergies.

- 150 Jokers, each with their own unique abilities

- 15 Decks with distinct modifiers to choose from for each run

- 5 potential variants of each Joker which add further abilities

- 22 Tarot cards variants that can enhance your regular playing cards

- 11 Planet cards that help level up your possible poker hands

- 32 Voucher cards to help provide permanent buffs for your current run

Immerse yourself in Balatro’s distinctive psychedelic world. Let the synthwave soundtrack wash over you - wind down, escape the daily grind and prepare to enter the ultimate roguelike flow state.

- Improve your collection and discover new cards and secrets with every single run.

- Make use of the in-depth stats screen to study your best hands, most used Jokers, and more!

- Immerse yourself in the CRT fuzz and enjoy detailed, hand-crafted pixel art.

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In-engine capture #1 — Balatro
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In-engine capture #4 — Balatro
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Trailers
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memory SYSTEM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM
CPU: Intel Core i3
GPU: OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card, integrated graphics
RAM: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 150 MB available space

help BALATRO CRACK FAQ

Is Balatro cracked?

Yes. Balatro was cracked on Feb 23, 2024 by Goldberg — a working bypass is publicly available.

When was Balatro cracked?

Balatro was cracked on Feb 23, 2024 — 3 Days (Day 4) after release. The crack is attributed to Goldberg.

How long did it take to crack Balatro?

3 Days (Day 4) — counted from the Feb 20, 2024 release to the first public crack on Feb 23, 2024.

What DRM does Balatro use?

Balatro's recorded protection is Steam. Protection can change over time — publishers sometimes swap or remove DRM components in later updates.

Who cracked Balatro?

Balatro was cracked by Goldberg. Scene attribution is recorded from public release notes; group activity varies over time.

Is Balatro on Steam?

Yes. Balatro is verified on Steam (AppID 2379780), and its Steam store assets power this page.

Where can I buy Balatro legally?

The safest way to play Balatro is a licensed copy from its official store page on Steam. CrackWatchPro tracks status only and does not provide games, cracks, or download links.

Is the crack still working?

The first public crack of Balatro landed on Feb 23, 2024 and has remained publicly documented for 994 days. Note that game updates can re-enable protection; cracks keep working on the builds they target.

What is Balatro's Metacritic score?

Balatro has a recorded Metacritic score of 90 / 100, captured around its release window. Crack status and game quality are independent — treat the score as one signal among many.

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