The success of the Balatro poker game, which earned millions of dollars, did not have a big impact on its developer

The game Balatro has become a real hit, selling more than five million copies and earning millions of dollars. However, its developer, known as LocalThunk, claims that this success has had little impact on his daily life.

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The development of Balatro started in 2021, and it was released in 2024. After the success of the game, LocalThunk was able to buy a house for himself and his partner, as well as quit his job in the IT sector. However, his lifestyle remained almost unchanged. He notes that he continues to live modestly, travels a little more to visit friends, and tries to be responsible with his finances.

The developer is currently working on the 1.1 update for Balatro, which will include new Jokers and other features. He does not disclose details to be able to change plans if necessary, emphasising that he wants to provide players with the best version of the update.

As for future projects, LocalThunk doesn't have any specific ideas and is happy to continue working on Balatro. He admits that he is lucky to have this opportunity and plans to stay true to himself regardless of the future developments.

You can learn about other lone developers who have earned millions of dollars thanks to their games in our article "7 video games created by one person that earned a million dollars"

Source: The Gamer