Get ready to test your poker face: one of Jackbox’s most legendary social deduction games is breaking free from the Party Pack format for a massive, feature-packed standalone upgrade.

Your trustworthy pals at Jackbox Games today announced a standalone version of one of the all-time most popular games from its globally beloved Party Pack series: Fakin’ It XL, a lighthearted game where one fibber has to fool the room.

Boasting brand-new content, quality-of-life updates, and modes empowering prevaricators to join in remotely, Fakin’ It XL’s antics are perfect, approachable-for-all fun for your next game night—wherever in the world your deceptive rivals may be.

Originally debuting in The Jackbox Party Pack 3, the classic bluffing game has hosted over 50 million game sessions in recent years alone. Now, Jackbox is giving fanatical fibbers and casual casuals alike the definitive way to play.

What’s New in Fakin’ It XL?

If you’ve ever had to fake a point, pretend to agree with an opinion you didn’t read, or sweat profusely while everyone stares at you during game night, Fakin’ It XL is bringing back that chaotic magic—with double the size and double the trouble.

Here is what gamers can look forward to when it launches:

• XL-Sized Parties: No longer limited to small groups, Fakin’ It XL doubles player capacity, supporting up to eight players in a single game alongside brand-new avatar choices.
• New Question Types & Rounds: Fresh hijinks-fueling question formats ensure even veteran players won’t see the bluffs coming.
  • Emojional Damage: Players must respond to a prompt using only emojis (e.g., “the best gift for your boss”), while the Faker is left guessing with only a broad category (like “an object”). Good luck explaining why a shoe is the perfect workplace present!
  • Thumb Luck: A rapid-fire opinion round where players vote thumbs up or thumbs down on topics like “Working from Home” or “Dogs in Costumes”. The Faker has to vote totally blind and justify their stance afterwards.
• Enhanced Remote Play: Seamless online compatibility means you don’t all need to be on the same couch. New features allow your in-game avatar to perform physical actions for you during video calls, making long-distance deceit smoother than ever.

Release Date & Platforms

Fakin’ It XL is scheduled to launch on November 12 for PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at a budget-friendly price point of $8.99, with Nintendo Switch releases following shortly after.

Jackbox has also revealed cost-effective holiday bundles that include Fakin’ It XL alongside The Jackbox Party Pack 12 and Trivia Murder Party 3, making it easier than ever to host the ultimate gaming session later this year.

Whether you’re a master manipulator or terrible at keeping a straight face, clear your schedule for November 12th—your next game night is about to get delightfully deceitful.

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