Balatro Is Getting a Major Expansion in 2026

Balatro, the poker-roguelike that became one of PS5's surprise hits, is getting bigger — developer LocalThunk has confirmed new content is in the works, with the game continuing to grow well into 2026.

Details are still limited, but the expansion is expected to add new jokers, decks, and gameplay mechanics to the already deep card-building loop that made Balatro so compulsive. The game launched to widespread critical acclaim and has built a devoted player base across PS5 and other platforms.

Balatro has been a consistent presence on PS5 sales charts since launch, and any new content drop is likely to pull lapsed players back in. No release date or pricing has been confirmed yet.