Xbox’s ID@Xbox showcase delivered a delightful surprise: Jimbo, the mischievous mastermind behind Balatro, announced the game's arrival on Xbox Game Pass—available today! And he brought friends.
The showcase trailer revealed a new “Friends of Jimbo” update for Balatro, boasting a fresh batch of face card customizations. Based on the trailer, expect to see familiar faces from 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 featuring characters from *The Witcher*, *Cyberpunk 2077*, *Among Us*, *Divinity: Original Sin 2*, *Vampire Survivors*, *Stardew Valley*, and more. As with past updates, these are purely cosmetic additions—no gameplay alterations are expected.But the real news? Balatro is now readily available on Xbox Game Pass. Previously available for purchase on Xbox, this makes indulging in its addictive card-slinging gameplay even easier. Jimbo would approve.