Paige Cook Deputy EditorLocalThunk delays Balatro update to avoid crunch and burnoutCrunch culture has long been a problem in the games industry and honestly, it’s refreshing when we do see developers push back or discuss its impact. LocalThunk’s next update for Balatro is the latest example. Decisions like this benefit the developer and in the long run also usually benefit the player as well. While I understand that things change during development, there is something to be said for setting realistic deadlines. Fans aren’t losing anything by waiting for a free update and when it does come, I’m sure it’ll be worth the wait.