Surprise, Balatro on Xbox Game Pass

Today’s ID@Xbox Showcase has made a big announcement with everyone’s favorite liar Jimbo’s unexpected appearance: Balatro starts visiting Xbox Game Pass today, and some of Jimbo’s new friends follow.

In today's showcase trailer, we see Balatro getting another “Friends of Jimbo” update and adding several facial card customizations to the game. Based on the trailer, these seem to include Bugsnax, Civilization, Assassin's Creed, Killing of Princess, Friday, the 13th and the Consequences.

Jimbo's updated past friends include Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, The Middle of Us, Divine: Original SIN 2, Vampire Survivor, Stardew Valley, and more. This is Jimbo's fourth friend to update, past updates are purely cosmetics – don't expect any new major game changes.

But, you able Hopefully, Balatro can be found on Xbox Game Pass now without waiting. While it's already purchased on Xbox, this makes it easier to be truly, truly addicted to Balatro's card antics Just like we already have. Jimbo will be proud.

Rebekah Valentine is a senior journalist at IGN. You can find her post on bluesky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Is there a story tip? Send it to [email protected].