Balatro has rolled out its latest card pack, the Friends of Jimbo, showcasing a diverse range of designs contributed by various popular games like Civilization, Assassin’s Creed, and Fallout. This update illustrates Balatro transforming into a platform akin to indie giants like Fortnite. As noted by a user in the comments, the developer, LocalThunk, has been very open to collaborations with fellow creators.

“LocalThunk is just out here saying yes to everyone’s emails lmao.”
(Translation: LocalThunk is very receptive to collaboration requests.)

The update has gained traction not only among gamers but also within the developer community, emphasizing a growing admiration for Balatro as the game evolves and faces off competitive titles, even winning PCG’s Game of the Year 2024.

Balatro
Credit: LocalThunk

To celebrate the Friends of Jimbo’s launch, the developer Young Horses has temporarily cut the price of their title, Bugsnax, by 60%. This collaboration points to a significant trend in the industry where developers are actively looking for partnerships, further solidifying Balatro’s reputation in indie gaming.