Surprise, Balatro's on Xbox Game Pass Now

The ID@Xbox showcase delivered a surprise cameo from the mischievous Jimbo, bringing exciting news: Balatro is now available on Xbox Game Pass! This launch coincides with a new "Friends of Jimbo" update, expanding Balatro's face card customization options.

The showcase trailer revealed several additions to the card roster, including characters and imagery inspired by Bugsnax, Civilization, Assassin's Creed, Slay the Princess, Friday the 13th, and Fallout.

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

But the best news? Balatro is immediately playable via Xbox Game Pass! Previously available for individual purchase on Xbox, this makes indulging in Balatro's addictive card-based gameplay even more accessible. Jimbo would undoubtedly approve.