What launched, and where
Jackbox's announcement put the launch at November 12 for $8.99 on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The September announcement had said Nintendo Switch would follow later this year, but Jackbox has since confirmed the Switch and Switch 2 versions launched today, November 12, as well, so the game is out on Switch alongside the other platforms. TheXboxHub's launch-day report describing the game as already out on Switch was correct.
The Xbox Store listing adds the Microsoft-specific detail:
- It lists Xbox local co-op and local multiplayer for 2–8 players, 4K Ultra HD, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, achievements, presence, clubs, cloud saves and Xbox Play Anywhere.
- It lists PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and handheld as the play devices.
- Jackbox is both developer and publisher.
Pricing needs care. TheXboxHub quotes £7.29 on the Xbox Store, which is a UK price. The U.S. Xbox listing shows $8.99 and a Jackbox Holiday Bundle at $34.99. Jackbox's September announcement gave that bundle as $34.69, so the live store price is the one to trust. The Click notes that the Play Anywhere benefit applies to the Microsoft Store purchase and not to a Steam copy. If you want one purchase to cover your Xbox and your Windows PC, buy through the Xbox/Microsoft Store.
How the game works
Each round sends a prompt to everyone's phone or device. Everyone sees the same prompt except one player, the Faker, who has to act as if they got it too. Players bluff, grill and deflect through three rounds of interrogation to score points. Jackbox's example is raising your hand if you have ever pretended to like a gift you hated.
What's new in the XL edition
- Two new question types. Emojinal Damage has players answer with an emoji while the Faker only gets a general category. Thumb Luck has everyone give a quick thumbs up or down on three items in a row, and the Faker has to pick without knowing the topic.
- Eight players. Up to eight players can join the same game. The Xbox listing confirms the 2–8 local range, and Jackbox says there are more avatar choices.
- Remote-play options. New options let your avatar take action for you, so the game works on a video call as well as in a living room.
Remote play, and its limits
Jackbox says some rounds in the original game required you to point at people around you, which made it hard to play on livestreams or video calls. The Xbox Store description says you choose at the start whether you're playing in the room or remotely via a stream or video call. You then get round types suited to that setup.
This is not matchmaking. The sources describe a mode that adapts rounds for people who are already connected by a stream or video call. They do not describe a service that finds you opponents. You still need a way to see and hear each other.
Why it's standalone
Jackbox says it reskinned Fakin' It All Night Long, removed the risqué material, brought back rounds and content from the original, and added new content. It is treating the game like Quiplash XL and Fibbage XL, as a standalone release. Jackbox's September developer blog said the original's older code in The Jackbox Party Pack 3 wasn't built for these remote-play changes. Jackbox's claim that the franchise has hosted 50 million games in three years is its own figure and is not independently verified.
The Xbox listing carries a Teen rating, with Violent References and Suggestive Themes. That is a notable detail for a game the studio says is "(mostly) clean."
Buying notes
- Xbox and Windows: The Microsoft Store version offers Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery and cloud saves.
- Steam and Epic: These versions exist, but the Play Anywhere benefit applies to the Microsoft Store purchase and not to a Steam copy.
- Bundles: The Jackbox Holiday Bundle pairs Fakin' It XL with The Jackbox Party Pack 12 on the Xbox Store.
- Already own Party Pack 3? The XL edition is a separate purchase, and the original isn't updated.
TheXboxHub's view that the original was the best game in Party Pack 3 is that outlet's opinion. It isn't a critical consensus, and no reviews of the XL edition were part of the evidence here.
Correction (November 12, 2026): An earlier version of this article said the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions were still to come, based on Jackbox's September announcement. Jackbox has since confirmed the Switch versions launched today, November 12, alongside the other platforms.