Cyberpunk 2077 Teams Up with One of 2024's Top-Rated Games Balatro

In a thrilling new collaboration, Cyberpunk 2077 has teamed up with the critically acclaimed game Balatro as part of the popular Friends of Jimbo 2 update. This crossover brings together two of the most talked-about games in recent years: Cyberpunk 2077, which has seen a major resurgence since its rocky 2020 release, and Balatro, a runaway hit that has quickly earned a place among the best titles of 2024 with both fans and critics.

With Cyberpunk 2077’s brand growing even stronger thanks to 2023’s well-received Phantom Liberty DLC, CD Projekt Red continues to explore creative avenues for expanding its universe. From the smash-hit Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime on Netflix to a series of graphic novels, the Cyberpunk franchise has shown remarkable flexibility. Meanwhile, Balatro, developed by a solo creator, has rapidly become a commercial success, selling over two million copies within six months of its release. With high praise from both players and celebrities, Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker even described it as “…possibly the most addictive thing ever created” in an interview with Deadline.

Launched on October 25, the Balatro x Cyberpunk 2077 crossover update also features collaborations with beloved titles like The Binding of Isaac, Slay the Spire, and Stardew Valley. The new content, available on PC, consoles, and mobile, gives players an array of new customization options, including unique face card skins inspired by Cyberpunk 2077. In this update, characters from Cyberpunk take center stage in the Spades suit, with Goro Takemura as the Jack, Rogue Amendiares as the Queen, and Johnny Silverhand, voiced by Keanu Reeves, as the King. With speculation circulating about a potential cancellation of a second Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, this crossover might offer fans one of their last glimpses of Johnny Silverhand for some time.

The first Friends of Jimbo content pack brought a wave of excitement, featuring skins from The Witcher 3, Vampire Survivors, Dave the Diver, and Among Us. Given the meteoric rise of Balatro and its growing fanbase, more crossover surprises are likely on the horizon. The game’s social media team even teased fans by asking, “Is this the full squad, or is there more?”

What’s Next for Cyberpunk 2077?

With CD Projekt Red’s development of Cyberpunk 2077’s sequel, codenamed Project Orion, and Balatro’s continued rise in the roguelite genre, fans can expect more media collaborations and creative crossover events in the future. Cyberpunk 2077 has proven its staying power with its richly crafted world, and while the sequel shifts to Unreal Engine, signaling a fresh start, the lessons learned from Cyberpunk 2077’s evolution will undoubtedly shape CD Projekt Red’s future projects. As they continue to expand Cyberpunk’s reach, fans can look forward to even more adventures in Night City.