In a recent development, localthunk, the creator of the popular game Balatro, has clarified that a project previously speculated to be connected to Balatro is not affiliated with it. He stated, “Just thought I’d let you know that the only thing I’m working on these days is a big content update for Balatro. The game you’ve reported on is not affiliated with me or Balatro at all. Plenty of people like to emulate the Balatro design language and that’s all this is.”
Achievement Tracking Takes a Surprising Turn
Meanwhile, Exophase, a platform known for tracking gaming achievements across major platforms including Steam, has encountered an unexpected influx of achievement lists. This surge includes a plethora of unverified titles, notably featuring anticipated releases such as Persona 6, Deus Ex Remastered, Horizon Hunters Gathering, Judas, and Kingdom Hearts 4. Among these, the mention of Persona 6 stands out, as it currently lacks a release window yet boasts an achievements list that could potentially reveal significant spoilers.
As the gaming community eagerly awaits official announcements, the achievements listed for Persona 6 have raised eyebrows, especially since Atlus has yet to unveil any gameplay footage. The excitement is palpable, but caution is advised, as the legitimacy of these leaks remains uncertain.
The wave of listings also includes Steam games that have yet to be announced or even named in Steam’s backend. Noteworthy among these is a rumored follow-up to Balatro, which has since been confirmed as a non-existent project. Additionally, there are credible rumors suggesting that the upcoming Thief: The Dark Project Remastered will feature a new campaign titled The Tarnished Mirror.
In a twist of fate, Squadron 42, the single-player campaign of Star Citizen, which was recently delayed to Q2 2027, may also find its way to Steam, as hinted by the infamous Nvidia leak from 2021. Other notable achievements that have surfaced for established titles include Attack on Titan 3, Kena: Scars of Kosmora, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Stranger Than Heaven, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and Control Resonant.
As the situation unfolds, inquiries have been made to Valve for a statement regarding these developments. The story is still evolving, and if these leaks prove to be accurate, the gaming landscape may soon reveal even more exciting titles.
