Is Balatro Crossplay?

No, Balatro does not support crossplay.

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Quick Answer: Does Balatro have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

No, Balatro does not support crossplay at this time. Players are limited to playing within their own platform's ecosystem. Cross-progression is not supported, so your saves stay tied to the platform you play on.

Note: Balatro is single-player only — the sole multiplayer is an unofficial PC mod, so there's no official cross-platform play on any system.
Last verified: December 29, 2025

How to Play Balatro With Friends

  1. N/A - Single-player only

Platform Compatibility

Balatro is available on the following platforms:

PCMacPlayStation 4+Xbox Series X/SNintendo SwitchMobile
Feature Supported Details
Crossplay No Players are limited to their own platform.
Cross-Progression No Saves and unlocks stay tied to each platform.
Split Screen / Couch Co-op No Online multiplayer only — no shared-screen play.

Does Balatro Have Cross-Progression?

No — Balatro does not support cross-progression. Saves and unlocks stay tied to the platform where you earned them.

Does Balatro Have Split Screen / Couch Co-op?

No — Balatro does not offer split screen or couch co-op. To play together, each player needs their own system running the game.

Balatro does not support local co-op or split-screen. The game is designed as a single-player experience only.

Technical Details

Is Balatro an online game?

No, Balatro is a single-player roguelike deck-builder with no online multiplayer features. You play solo poker hands against AI Blinds. An unofficial community-created multiplayer mod exists for PC that allows competitive play, but this is not officially supported.

Balatro Solo & Offline Play

Balatro is exclusively single-player. You control one character through runs where you build poker hands, collect Jokers, and progress through increasingly difficult Blinds. The entire game is designed for solo offline play.

Known Issues & Features

No official multiplayer exists. Community mod adds multiplayer to PC only. Cross-progression planned for future but not yet implemented. Console versions cannot use mods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play Balatro with friends?

Not officially. Balatro is a single-player only game with no multiplayer features. You can compete with friends by comparing scores separately, but you cannot play together in the same session. An unofficial PC mod adds multiplayer, but it's not officially supported.

Does Balatro have cross-progression?

No, not currently. Balatro does not support cross-save or cross-progression between platforms. Your progress, unlocks, and achievements stay on the platform you're playing on. However, cross-progression is confirmed to be on the developer's roadmap for future updates.

Is Balatro coming to more platforms?

Balatro is already available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. The game has wide platform availability, though cross-progression is not yet supported.

Can I use the multiplayer mod on console?

No, the unofficial Balatro multiplayer mod is only available on PC (Windows, Mac, Linux). Console and mobile versions cannot use mods due to platform restrictions.

When will cross-progression be added?

The developer LocalThunk has confirmed cross-progression is on the roadmap for future updates, but no specific release date or timeline has been announced. Keep checking the official FAQ and patch notes for updates.

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