Balatro adds 8 franchises and more madcap mayhem with Friends of Jimbo 3 update

The chaotic card-based roguelike, Balatro, is getting even wilder with the Friends of Jimbo 3 update! This free update adds eight new franchises to the already impressive roster, bringing the total to 16 and injecting even more unpredictable fun into the game.

This massive collaboration, timed perfectly for The Game Awards (where Balatro boasts an incredible five nominations, including Game of the Year!), introduces familiar faces from beloved games like Divinity: Original Sin 2, Don't Starve, Enter the Gungeon, Cult of the Lamb, 1000x Resist, Potion Craft, Shovel Knight, and Warframe. Get ready for a whole new level of deck-building possibilities!

Want to experience the madness firsthand? Check out our Balatro review to see what all the fuss is about! Then, dive into the game yourself on Google Play and the App Store for $9.99 (or local equivalent). Apple Arcade subscribers can also join the fun.

Stay up-to-date on all the latest news by joining the official Discord community, visiting the official website, or watching the embedded video above for a taste of the action.