Balatro is back with a crossover-filled update. Starting today, you can prepare for a new run with decks inspired by Cyberpunk 2077, The Binding of Isaac, Slay the Spire, and Stardew Valley thanks to the Friends of Jimbo 2 update. Just like the first Friends of Jimbo expansion in August, this round too the main game is free and available on all platforms: PlayStation, Mobile, Steam, Switch, and Xbox.
Additionally, the game has an even deeper crossover relationship with the indie RPG Dave the Diver, allowing you to play as Baratro while in the Sea People Village. It’s called “Jimbo’s Game” instead, but don’t worry, it’s just as addictive in this setting.
The roguelike game has attracted many fans (including several Engadget staff members) due to its blend of poker gambling and deck building. Today’s tweet announcing the new Balatro deck hints that more collaborations may be on the way, so we could see another deck drop in the coming months. These new crossover decks should help ease the wait for the big gameplay update that developer LocalThunk is promising to implement in 2025 (and perhaps make the game even more addictive) ).
