Balatro Joins Xbox Game Pass: Surprise Release

Today's highly anticipated ID@Xbox showcase brought a delightful surprise as the mischievous Jimbo made an appearance, dropping a major announcement: Balatro is officially joining Xbox Game Pass starting today, accompanied by some familiar faces from the world of gaming.

In a showcase trailer, fans were thrilled to learn about the latest "Friends of Jimbo" update, which brings additional face card customizations to the game. Based on the preview, these new additions include characters and themes from Bugsnax, Civilization, Assassin's Creed, Slay the Princess, Friday the 13th, and Fallout. This marks the fourth iteration of the "Friends of Jimbo" series, following previous updates featuring iconic franchises like The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, Among Us, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Vampire Survivors, and Stardew Valley.

As expected, these updates remain purely cosmetic, so no groundbreaking gameplay changes are on the horizon. However, the addition of Balatro to Xbox Game Pass makes it easier than ever to dive into its fast-paced card-slinging action. For those who have already purchased Balatro on Xbox, this update ensures seamless access to the game through Game Pass—a feature sure to delight fans and earn Jimbo's approval.