Surprise, Balatro's on Xbox Game Pass Now

The ID@Xbox showcase delivered a surprise: Jimbo, the mischievous mastermind behind Balatro, announced the game's arrival on Xbox Game Pass—available now! And he brought friends.

Today's trailer revealed a new "Friends of Jimbo" update for Balatro, brimming with fresh face card customizations. The trailer showcased additions inspired by popular franchises, including 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 more. These updates are purely cosmetic; expect no significant gameplay alterations.

But the real news? Balatro is instantly playable on Xbox Game Pass! Previously available for purchase, this makes indulging in Balatro's addictive card-based gameplay even easier. Jimbo would approve.