Balatro Launches Major Update with Exciting New Features

Balatro Launches Friends of Jimbo 3 Update

New card skins inspired by popular titles like Warframe and Divinity: Original Sin 2.
Balatro surpasses 3.5 million units sold, earning nominations at The Game Awards 2024.

In an exciting development for fans, Balatro has unveiled the highly anticipated Friends of Jimbo 3 update. This latest patch introduces a total of eight new card skins, drawing inspiration from beloved games such as Shovel Knight, Warframe, Cult of the Lamb, and Divinity: Original Sin 2. Players can now enhance their gameplay experience with these visually distinct card designs.

As Balatro continues to thrive as one of the standout indie games of 2024, the recent update arrives just as the game celebrates a significant sales milestone. On December 11, the developers announced that Balatro reached over 3.5 million units sold across various platforms. This achievement was further spotlighted by multiple nominations at the prestigious 2024 Game Awards, including categories for Best Debut Indie Game and the coveted Game of the Year. Notable competitors in the Game of the Year category included Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Black Myth: Wukong, and Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Coinciding with the excitement of The Game Awards, the Friends of Jimbo 3 update was made available for free on PC, consoles, and mobile devices. This expansive update features card skins that celebrate characters from eight distinct games, namely: Divinity: Original Sin 2, Shovel Knight, Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator, Enter the Gungeon, Cult of the Lamb, Don’t Starve, 1000xRESIST, and Warframe. A promotional trailer featuring the English actor Ben Starr, who brought Balatro’s character Jimbo the Joker to life, was released by publisher Playstack on social media platforms.

Overview of the Friends of Jimbo 3 Update

The Friends of Jimbo 3 update follows closely on the heels of the second Friends of Jimbo pack released in October 2024, which featured its own set of exciting content, including a crossover with Cyberpunk 2077 and other titles like The Binding of Isaac, Slay the Spire, and Stardew Valley. As with previous updates, the new card skins in Friends of Jimbo 3 are purely cosmetic and do not influence game balance, allowing players to enjoy aesthetic diversity without altering gameplay mechanics.

Balatro Friends of Jimbo 3 Shovel Knight Skin

Balatro Friends of Jimbo 3 Cult of the Lamb Skin

Balatro Friends of Jimbo 3 Warframe Skin

Balatro Friends of Jimbo 3 Reveal Trailer

With a steady stream of updates and its captivating gameplay, Balatro continues to be revered among players, earning high ratings and accolades throughout 2024. As the developers gear up for further content in 2025, the gaming community eagerly anticipates what innovative features and surprises await within the Balatro universe.

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