| Balatro Steamodded Mod | |
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| Author | JonJaded |
| Type | Game Hacks |
| Version | 2024 |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Last Updated | 2024/09/12 |
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Steamodded for the the Switch version of Balatro.
Steamodded is a mod loader and injector for the game Balatro. Much like the LÖVE2D engine itself, it is built using Lua. It is made with modularity and extensibility in mind, providing a large selection of APIs and other features to facilitate bringing your ideas to life.
Installation
Requirements
- A modded switch
- A legal copy of Balatro for the switch, with the latest update
- A valid python install
Instructions
Step 1:
- Download the repository as a ZIP file, and extract it somewhere safe.
- Use your favorite NX dump tool to dump your current "update" of Balatro in NCA FS or romFS format.
Step 2:
- Connect your SD card to your computer and go to the location where you dumped the update.
- Copy the "Patch RomFS" folder to inside your repo extraction folder.
- Now enter the "Patch RomFS" folder and ZIP its contents into a standard ZIP. Make sure the dumped files are at the root of the ZIP file, not NOT nested inside another folder.
Step 3:
- Copy the ZIP file into where you extracted the repo on your computer.
- Drag the ZIP file onto
SteamoddedNX_injector.pyand wait for the process to finish. - If you see "Process completed successfully. Press any key to exit...", then you're good to go. If not, check your ZIP file structure.
- Extract the contents of the modded ZIP into the included
\atmosphere\contents\0100CD801CE5E000\romfsdirectory. - (Optional) This step is not needed but if you would like to see exact crash errors from your mods:
- While in your romfs folder, open
globals.luaand jump to line 62self.F_NO_ERROR_HAND =, now replacetruewithfalse
- While in your romfs folder, open
Step 4:
- Copy your prepped
atmospherefolder to your switch SD card and ensure Balatro launches and functions with the included example mods.
How to install a mod
- Find and download a sMOD 0.9.8 compatible mod (see Limitations.)
- Navigate to your Mods directory (see the installation instructions.)
- Put the mod into that directory (the mod can be a single file if there is only one file provided, or it can be a whole folder.)
- Launch the game and enjoy.
Where to find mods
- Jaded's 0.9.8 Mod Collection
- Awesome Balatro repo by jie65535
- Nexus Mods Balatro page
- Balatro Discord Mods thread Click here to join the server.
Limitations
- Lovely is not supported on the Switch, so mods that require it will NOT work.
- Limited to mods that function on 0.9.8 version of sMOD. You may need to find an older version of a mod to use it.
- Card suit customization introduced in version 1.0.1g (Friends of Jimbo) will not work.
Screenshots
Media
Balatro - Official Release Date Trailer (GameTrailers)
Credits
Thanks to Steamo and co for helping develop such a versatile tool that literally works on any platform. I only needed to make a couple of minor adjustments and patches to make it launch on Switch. Thank you to the mod community that make amazing add-ons and of course thanks to localthunk for making such an amazing, addictive game.