"Balatro's Major Update Introduces Easier Difficulty Levels and New Joker Mechanics"
Balatro, the poker-themed roguelike game, has released its first major content update, Update 1.0.1c, which is currently in public testing on Steam and is expected to be fully released in about a week. The update includes bug fixes, balance changes, and new mechanics such as Perishable and Rental Jokers. It also addresses performance issues on Windows and Steam Deck. The patch notes detail a wide range of changes, including adjustments to ante scaling, new mechanics for different stake runs, and buffs to various cards and jokers.