Surprise! One of 2024’s Best Games Just Dropped on Xbox Game Pass!

| By Ethan Marshall

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Balatro Joins Xbox Game Pass in Surprise Release

Balatro’s Unexpected Arrival on Game Pass

The critically acclaimed roguelike card game Balatro has just landed on Xbox Game Pass in an unexpected update. Microsoft didn’t announce its inclusion beforehand, making this a welcome surprise for subscribers.

A Critically Acclaimed Deck-Building Experience

Released in February 2024, Balatro combines poker mechanics with deck-building and roguelike gameplay, earning widespread praise from both critics and players. It holds an impressive 92/100 rating on OpenCritic and has sold millions of copies since launch. The game also made a strong showing at The Game Awards 2024, winning:

  • Best Independent Game
  • Best Debut Indie Game
  • Best Mobile Game

The New “Friends of Jimbo” Update

Alongside its Game Pass debut, Balatro has received the latest “Friends of Jimbo” update, adding new themed cards inspired by franchises like:

  • Fallout
  • Civilization
  • Assassin’s Creed
  • And more

This update is available across all platforms.

Expanded Reach Through Xbox Game Pass

Now on Xbox Game Pass, Balatro is set to reach an even larger audience in 2025.

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