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

Author : Scarlett Mar 14,2025

The chaotic deck-building roguelike, Balatro, is getting even wilder with the release of Friends of Jimbo 3, a free update boasting eight new franchises and a mountain of fresh card art. Jimbo's already a whirlwind of unpredictable fun, and this expansion only amplifies the madness.

This third collaboration, the biggest yet, brings familiar faces from beloved games into the Balatro universe. The update, perfectly timed for The Game Awards (where Balatro snagged five nominations, including Game of the Year!), adds Divinity: Original Sin 2, Don't Starve, Enter the Gungeon, Cult of the Lamb, 1000x Resist, Potion Craft, Shovel Knight, and Warframe. That brings the total number of franchises represented to an impressive sixteen, offering players unprecedented deck-building possibilities.

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Want to dive into the Balatro experience? Check out our review for a taste of the action!

Ready to join the fun? Download Balatro now on Google Play and the App Store for $9.99 (or local equivalent). Apple Arcade subscribers can also jump in.

Stay up-to-date on all things Balatro by joining the official Discord community, visiting the official website, or watching the embedded video above for a glimpse of the game's unique charm.