Surprise, Balatro's on Xbox Game Pass Now

Today's ID@Xbox showcase brought an exciting surprise for fans of the trickster, Jimbo, with a major announcement: Balatro is now available on Xbox Game Pass, starting today. Alongside this thrilling news, Jimbo introduced some new companions in the latest "Friends of Jimbo" update, which adds a variety of new face card customizations to the game. The showcased trailer revealed that these new additions include themes from Bugsnax, Civilization, Assassin's Creed, Slay the Princess, Friday the 13th, and Fallout, enhancing the game's aesthetic appeal.

Previous "Friends of Jimbo" updates have enriched Balatro with cosmetic enhancements from popular titles like The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, Among Us, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Vampire Survivors, and Stardew Valley. This marks the fourth installment of such updates, and while they focus solely on cosmetics, they bring a fresh look to the game without altering its core gameplay mechanics.

With Balatro now accessible on Xbox Game Pass, players can dive right into the card-slinging action without delay. The game, already available for purchase on Xbox, becomes even more enticing with its inclusion in the Game Pass library, promising hours of engaging gameplay. Jimbo would surely be proud of the community's enthusiasm and the game's growing popularity.