Balatro Creator Finally 100% Completes His Own Game
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– Balatro developer LocalThunk only achieved 100% completion of the game over a year after its launch, unlocking the rare Completionist++ achievement.
– Less than 0.1% of Balatro players have earned Completionist++ due to the game’s challenging jokers, decks, and benchmarks.
– LocalThunk incorporated playing Balatro into his daily routine, which helped him gain insights for designing the upcoming 1.1 update.
– The 1.1 update is a major content and gameplay overhaul scheduled for release later this year, though details remain scarce.
– Balatro has been a commercial and critical success since its 2024 release, with potential for future updates, but LocalThunk keeps plans secretive.
It’s not every day you hear about a game developer fully completing their own creation long after its release. Yet that’s exactly what happened with Balatro creator LocalThunk, who recently achieved 100% completion in his hit roguelike deck-builder, over a year after its launch.
The milestone was marked by unlocking Completionist++, one of Balatro’s rarest achievements on Steam. With intricate mechanics involving jokers, decks, and challenging run benchmarks, fewer than 0.1% of players have managed to earn it. LocalThunk celebrated the feat in a social media post, sharing a screenshot as proof and reflecting on the journey.
“I play a few runs before bed, and it’s been a great part of my daily routine,” he wrote. The grind wasn’t just for personal satisfaction, it also provided valuable insights for the upcoming 1.1 update, a major expansion slated for later this year. By experiencing the game as a dedicated player, LocalThunk gained fresh perspective on balancing and design decisions.
Since its debut in early 2024, Balatro has become a breakout success, earning critical acclaim and commercial momentum. While details about the 1.1 update remain scarce, the developer’s hands-on approach suggests it will refine an already polished experience. Fans can likely expect more surprises down the line, though LocalThunk’s famously secretive nature means they’ll have to wait for official reveals.
For now, the achievement stands as a testament to both the game’s depth and its creator’s dedication, proving that even the architects of virtual worlds can find new challenges in their own creations.
(Source: GameSpot)
