Today's ID@Xbox showcase brought a delightful surprise for gamers as the mischievous Jimbo made an appearance to announce that Balatro is now available on Xbox Game Pass, effective immediately. This news is sure to excite fans who can now dive into the game's addictive card-slinging action without any additional purchase.
In addition to the Game Pass announcement, the showcase trailer revealed that Balatro is set to receive its fourth "Friends of Jimbo" update, which introduces a range of new face card customizations inspired by popular games. The trailer showcased customizations themed around Bugsnax, Civilization, Assassin's Creed, Slay the Princess, Friday the 13th, and Fallout. These updates continue the tradition of purely cosmetic enhancements, similar to previous "Friends of Jimbo" updates which included themes from The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, Among Us, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Vampire Survivors, and Stardew Valley.
While these updates do not introduce new gameplay mechanics, they offer players a fresh way to personalize their gaming experience. With Balatro now accessible on Xbox Game Pass, fans have an even easier way to immerse themselves in the game and enjoy the latest additions to Jimbo's circle of friends.
