Balatro Joins Xbox Game Pass: Surprise Launch

Today's ID@Xbox showcase brought an exciting surprise for gamers: the mischievous Jimbo announced that the popular game Balatro is now available on Xbox Game Pass. Alongside this announcement, a new "Friends of Jimbo" update was revealed, introducing a range of new face card customizations inspired by well-known games and franchises.

The showcased trailer highlighted the new additions to Balatro, featuring customizations from Bugsnax, Civilization, Assassin's Creed, Slay the Princess, Friday the 13th, and Fallout. This marks the fourth installment in the "Friends of Jimbo" series, which has previously brought cosmetic updates inspired by games such as The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, Among Us, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Vampire Survivors, and Stardew Valley. As with past updates, these new additions are purely cosmetic and do not include any major gameplay changes.

Gamers can dive into Balatro on Xbox Game Pass immediately, with no waiting required. The game, already available for purchase on Xbox, is now more accessible than ever, allowing players to easily immerse themselves in its captivating card-based gameplay. Jimbo's influence continues to bring fun and flair to the gaming community, making it the perfect time to get hooked on Balatro's unique charm.