Get ready to bring the party to your smart TV – Jackbox Games is making the leap to the cloud!
Jackbox Games is bringing the party straight to your smart TV! Thanks to cloud gaming, you’ll soon be able to enjoy Jackbox’s hilarious and interactive titles without the need for a console. A brand-new app will offer a selection of free, ad-supported games, with plans for a full subscription service down the line. But which games will be available first, and how will the experience compare to traditional Jackbox packs? Here’s everything you need to know!
Jackbox Games Comes to Smart TVs
Jackbox Games is officially stepping into the future with a new smart TV app! No console? No problem. With cloud streaming, you’ll soon be able to play Jackbox’s iconic party games straight from your TV –just grab your phone as a controller and you’re in. The initial launch will offer a small selection of ad-supported games for free, making it easier than ever to get the party started. According to the official website, a full subscription service is also in the works, giving access to Jackbox’s entire catalog in the future.
The beta version is set to roll out on select smart TVs in Spring 2025, but that’s just the beginning. If the response is positive, more platforms and features could follow, expanding the Jackbox experience beyond TVs. Thanks to a partnership with AWS GameLift Streams, games will run smoothly through the cloud without the need for extra hardware. And while the Jackbox team joked about putting the app on smartwatches, they wisely admitted that playing Fibbage on a tiny screen would be "super-dumb."
What This Means for Players
Für langjährige Jackbox-Fans ist dies ein echter game-changer - im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes. Sie müssen sich keine Gedanken mehr über Konsolenkompatibilität oder zusätzliche Downloads machen; alles, was Sie brauchen, ist in den Fernseher integriert. Ob du nun Quiplash, Fibbage oder einen anderen Klassiker spielst, das Erlebnis bleibt dasselbe: chaotisch, kreativ und unendlich lustig. Außerdem bedeutet die Umstellung auf Cloud-basierte Spiele, dass Updates und neue Funktionen häufiger zur Verfügung stehen könnten.
The biggest question now is: which games will be included at launch? While Jackbox hasn’t confirmed any specific titles, it’s easy to imagine popular hits like The Jackbox Survey Scramble making the cut. And with a full subscription model planned, every Jackbox title could eventually be just a few clicks away. The only thing left to do? Get ready for even more unforgettable game nights – now without the need for a console!
Are you excited to play Jackbox on your smart TV? Which game do you hope to see first? Tell us in the comments!