What is the latest version of Balatro?

As of this writing Balatro is on 1.0.1o-FULL. The recent Friends of Jimbo updates (1.0.1n / 1.0.1o) are cosmetic crossover content; the last update that changed how the game plays was the 1.0.1f balance patch.

What did the Balatro 1.0.1f balance patch change?

It updated the Love2D engine to fix stuttering, added a Reduced Motion toggle, moved Eternal/Rental/Perishable stickers to the top-left, showed upcoming blinds and tags in the shop after a Boss, and rebalanced several poker hand scores, joker rarities and the Sinful Jokers.

How do I update Balatro to the latest patch?

On Steam it downloads automatically on launch; on Epic check your library; consoles and mobile receive updates through each platform's system; Switch 2 is a free upgrade from the Switch edition.

Balatro Patch Notes & Update History (Every Version, 2026)

Q: Is Balatro on Switch 2?

Yes. Balatro released on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 25, 2026 with a smoother port than the original Switch version, and Switch owners get the Switch 2 edition at no extra cost.

Balatro launched in February 2024 and has stayed on a steady update cadence since. This page tracks the versions that changed how the game plays. For the latest community discussion and release reactions, see the news section.

Recent versions

Friends of Jimbo updates (1.0.1n / 1.0.1o)

The Friends of Jimbo collaborations added crossover cosmetic decks and card backs from other games. These are cosmetic and do not change scoring, but they ship alongside the version bumps that keep the build current. As of this writing the game sits at 1.0.1o-FULL.

Switch 2 release (February 25, 2026)

Balatro arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 25, 2026, with a smoother port than the original Switch version. Owners of the Switch copy get the Switch 2 edition at no extra cost.

Update 1.0.1f (major balance patch)

The first substantial balance pass after launch, released for everyone after a public experimental beta:

Engine update. A newer build of Love2D fixed stuttering performance on Windows and Steam Deck.
Reduced Motion toggle. Removes the swirly background and most of the card animation for accessibility.
UI changes. Eternal, Rental and Perishable stickers moved to the top-left corner. Upcoming blinds and tags became visible in the shop right after a Boss Blind.
Balance. Adjustments to several poker hand scores and joker rarities, plus nerfs to the Sinful Jokers.

This is the patch most guides mean when they reference "the balance patch." If you're rebuilding around the new numbers, run your hand through the Balatro score calculator.

Earlier versions

Update 1.0.1e

Smaller fixes and stability work ahead of 1.0.1f.

Update 1.0.0n

Upgraded Love2D, fixed a MacOS Big Sur launch failure, corrected a "Completionist+" unlock bug, and patched a challenge-run despawn exploit.

How updates reach you

Steam: downloads automatically on launch.
Epic Games: check your library for updates.
Consoles and mobile: pushed through each platform's update system.
Switch 2: free upgrade from the Switch edition.

Note on accuracy

Balatro's exact patch numbering and per-version notes are maintained by the community wikis and the developer's official channels. We update this page when a version changes the meta in a way that matters for play. Cosmetic-only updates are noted but not detailed.

Keep reading

News

Patch Notes: deeper breakdown of balance changes.