Surprise, Balatro's on Xbox Game Pass Now

The ID@Xbox showcase delivered a surprise: Jimbo, the mischievous mastermind behind Balatro, announced the game's arrival on Xbox Game Pass, effective immediately! This exciting news came with a bonus – a new "Friends of Jimbo" update.

Today's trailer revealed several fresh face card customizations for Balatro, featuring beloved characters from various franchises. Expect to see Bugsnax, Civilization, Assassin's Creed, Slay the Princess, Friday the 13th, and Fallout joining the fun.

This marks the fourth "Friends of Jimbo" update, following previous additions like The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, Among Us, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Vampire Survivors, Stardew Valley, and more. These updates have historically been cosmetic, so don't anticipate significant gameplay alterations.

But the key takeaway? Balatro is now readily available on Xbox Game Pass! Previously available for individual purchase on Xbox, this makes indulging in Balatro's addictive card-based gameplay even simpler. Jimbo would undoubtedly approve.