The ID@Xbox showcase delivered a surprise appearance by the mischievous Jimbo, bringing exciting news: Balatro is now available on Xbox Game Pass! This launch coincides with a new "Friends of Jimbo" update, adding a fresh batch of face card customizations.

The trailer showcased new additions to the game's customization options, including face cards inspired by popular titles such as 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 have historically been purely cosmetic, so don't anticipate major gameplay alterations.

But the best news? Balatro is instantly playable on Xbox Game Pass! Previously available for purchase, this addition makes it even more accessible to dive into Balatro's addictive card-based gameplay. Jimbo would undoubtedly approve.