Balatro brings back Witcher cards (no not those kind of cards) — here’s how to get Witcher, Dave the Diver, Among Us and Vampire Survivors cards in your game

Balatro brings back Witcher cards (no not those kind of cards) — here's how to get Witcher, Dave the Diver, Among Us and Vampire Survivors cards in your game

What you need to know

  • Balatro, the addictive poker rogue-like game, has announced a collaboration with The Witcher, Vampire Survivors, Among Us and Dave the Diver in today’s Nintendo Direct.
  • The ‘Friends of Jimbo’ update is available for free on all platforms right now, and customizes your cards with designs from these four games.
  • No, you can’t romance Jimbo, so stop thinking about it.

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that this latest update for Balatro has me absolutely hooked once again! The collaboration with some of my favorite games like The Witcher, Vampire Survivors, Among Us, and Dave the Diver is nothing short of genius. It’s like a dream come true to see Geralt and Yennefer grace my poker table or a crew member from Among Us dealing me a hand!


After successfully breaking free from the grip of Balatro, the engaging roguelike poker game by indie developer LocalThunk that has been my top pick for Game of the Year, I was drawn back in today with the exciting news revealed during Nintendo Direct about a fantastic new collaboration. The ‘Friends of Jimbo’ update for Balatro is now live and free across all platforms! Unfortunately, you won’t be able to romance our Joker friend as in the original Witcher game, but this time it’s just a stylish addition to your card decks. New cards from various franchises have been included, such as Vampire Survivors, Dave the Diver, and Among Us. Upon seeing the announcement, I immediately grabbed my Steam Deck, only to find myself initially puzzled about how to get the new cards. Here’s a quick guide on where to activate them.

How to get the new Friends of Jimbo cards in Balatro

Step 1: Grab the latest version of Balatro, which can be found on Steam, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

Balatro brings back Witcher cards (no not those kind of cards) — here's how to get Witcher, Dave the Diver, Among Us and Vampire Survivors cards in your game

Step 3: In this stage, feel free to customize your card sets with designs from any franchise that suits your preference. For instance, you could alter the Spades to feature The Witcher design, or change the Clubs to match Vampire Survivors.

Balatro brings back Witcher cards (no not those kind of cards) — here's how to get Witcher, Dave the Diver, Among Us and Vampire Survivors cards in your game

Change your Spades to Witcher cards

Balatro brings back Witcher cards (no not those kind of cards) — here's how to get Witcher, Dave the Diver, Among Us and Vampire Survivors cards in your game

Change your Diamonds to Dave the Diver

Balatro brings back Witcher cards (no not those kind of cards) — here's how to get Witcher, Dave the Diver, Among Us and Vampire Survivors cards in your game

Change your Clubs to Vampire Survivors

Balatro brings back Witcher cards (no not those kind of cards) — here's how to get Witcher, Dave the Diver, Among Us and Vampire Survivors cards in your game

Change your Hearts to Among Us

The fundamental playstyle of Balatro remains unaltered with this update, but it promises some stunning visual enhancements, as hinted by the trailer. Instead of monarchs like Kings and Queens, why not have characters akin to Geralts and Yennefer?

Balatro brings back Witcher cards (no not those kind of cards) — here's how to get Witcher, Dave the Diver, Among Us and Vampire Survivors cards in your game

As a curious onlooker, I can’t help but wonder: If you haven’t acquired Balatro just yet, why wait any longer? Right now, it’s available at CD Keys for an unbeatable price of $9.29, offering countless hours of entertainment, truly, hours! The physical edition, complete with tangible cards, is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch and Xbox in September.

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2024-08-27 23:09