Balatro has had its PEGI 18 age rating overturned following appeal: 'I hope this change will allow developers to create without being unfairly punished'

Balatro has officially had its PEGI 18 rating overturned by PEGI following an appeal.

February 25, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Kimberly Walker

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Balatrohas officially had its PEGI 18 age rating overturned following an appeal.

Balatrosolo developer LocalThunk took toX / Twitterfollowing the news to also confirm the new reclassification.

A screenshot from Balatro showing a selection of Joker cards.

I hope this change will allow developers to create without being unfairly punished."