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Balatro (Switch): all the updates (latest: Friends of Jimbo)

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Balatro on Nintendo Switch (originally released in February 2024 in North America, Europe, and Japan)!

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Balatro – Ver. ???

  • Release date: 2025 (North America, Europe, Japan)
  • Patch notes:

No patch notes available. This update brings the following to the game:

  • adds new ideas and strategies
  • Additional notes: none
  • Source: LocalThunk (Twitter)

Balatro – Ver. ??? (Friends of Jimbo)

  • Release date: August 27th 2024 (North America, Europe) / August 28th 2024 (Japan)
  • Patch notes:

No patch notes available. This update brings the following to the game:

  • Introducing our very first “Friend of Jimbo” collaboration! You can now personalise your decks with brand-new cosmetic card skins featuring fan-favourite characters from The Witcher 3, Dave the Diver, Vampire Survivors, and Among Us.
    • Add some visual flair to your game by swapping out the traditional face cards—Kings, Queens, and Jacks—with beloved characters like Geralt, Yennefer, and Jaskier from The Witcher!
  • Additional notes: none
  • Source: LocalThunk (Steam)

How to download updates for Balatro for the Nintendo Switch?

To download the updates for Balatro, you have three options:

  • let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

  • try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

OR

  • select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.

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