Today's ID@Xbox showcase brought an exciting surprise for gamers everywhere, featuring the beloved trickster, Jimbo, who made a grand announcement: Balatro is now available on Xbox Game Pass, starting today. Alongside this thrilling news, Jimbo introduced some new companions joining the fray in a fresh "Friends of Jimbo" update, enhancing the game with a variety of face card customizations.
The showcase trailer revealed that this latest update will introduce customizations inspired by popular titles such as Bugsnax, Civilization, Assassin's Creed, Slay the Princess, Friday the 13th, and Fallout. These additions join a roster of previous "Friends of Jimbo" updates that have brought in iconic themes from games like The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, Among Us, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Vampire Survivors, and Stardew Valley. Marking the fourth installment in this series, these updates continue to be cosmetic in nature, so fans shouldn't anticipate any significant alterations to the game's core mechanics.
The immediate availability of Balatro on Xbox Game Pass means that players can dive right into the action without delay. Previously purchasable on Xbox, its inclusion in the Game Pass library now offers an even more accessible route to indulge in Balatro's captivating card-slinging gameplay. It's a move that Jimbo himself would surely approve of, inviting gamers to get hooked on the game's unique blend of strategy and fun.
