Jackbox Games has announced The Jackbox Party Pack 12 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with a release planned for this fall.
The announcement confirms the series will continue on Nintendo hardware and introduces five brand-new party games designed for local gatherings and remote participation.
Background
Jackbox Games developed the Jackbox Party Pack series, a long-running collection of multiplayer party titles popular on consoles, PC, and streaming platforms.
The new pack follows The Jackbox Party Pack 11 and continues the franchise’s focus on short, accessible games that use players' phones, tablets, or web browsers as controllers.
What Jackbox revealed
In its announcement, Jackbox Games described the upcoming collection as a set of five fresh party experiences that invite players to take on roles such as comedian, artist, mind reader, debater, and team captain.
The company emphasized that each game is intended to encourage humor, creativity, and social interaction among groups.
Confirmed features and platform details
- Five new games: The Jackbox Party Pack 12 will include five distinct party games.
Specific game titles and mechanics have not yet been detailed.
- Platforms and timing: Jackbox Games announced the pack for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with a planned fall release window.
- No extra controllers required: As with previous Party Packs, players can join using smartphones, tablets, or computer browsers to participate as controllers.
- Audience mode supported: Additional participants can join in audience mode to influence games and scoring.
- Announcement trailer: An official announcement trailer has been released alongside the reveal; further details are expected from Jackbox Games in the months ahead.
What we know (verified)
The core facts confirmed by Jackbox Games are the platform targets (Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2), the fall release window, the inclusion of five new party games, and the continued use of personal devices for input and audience participation.
Jackbox has not yet published specific release dates, retail pricing, or detailed game descriptions.
Closing
Jackbox Games has confirmed The Jackbox Party Pack 12 will arrive this fall on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, offering five new titles and familiar social features like smartphone controls and audience mode.
We'll report additional verified information — including specific game names, release date, and distribution details — when Jackbox publishes them.
The announcement confirms the series will continue on Nintendo hardware and introduces five brand-new party games designed for local gatherings and remote participation.
Background
Jackbox Games developed the Jackbox Party Pack series, a long-running collection of multiplayer party titles popular on consoles, PC, and streaming platforms.
The new pack follows The Jackbox Party Pack 11 and continues the franchise’s focus on short, accessible games that use players' phones, tablets, or web browsers as controllers.
What Jackbox revealed
In its announcement, Jackbox Games described the upcoming collection as a set of five fresh party experiences that invite players to take on roles such as comedian, artist, mind reader, debater, and team captain.
The company emphasized that each game is intended to encourage humor, creativity, and social interaction among groups.
Confirmed features and platform details
- Five new games: The Jackbox Party Pack 12 will include five distinct party games.
Specific game titles and mechanics have not yet been detailed.
- Platforms and timing: Jackbox Games announced the pack for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with a planned fall release window.
- No extra controllers required: As with previous Party Packs, players can join using smartphones, tablets, or computer browsers to participate as controllers.
- Audience mode supported: Additional participants can join in audience mode to influence games and scoring.
- Announcement trailer: An official announcement trailer has been released alongside the reveal; further details are expected from Jackbox Games in the months ahead.
What we know (verified)
The core facts confirmed by Jackbox Games are the platform targets (Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2), the fall release window, the inclusion of five new party games, and the continued use of personal devices for input and audience participation.
Jackbox has not yet published specific release dates, retail pricing, or detailed game descriptions.
Closing
Jackbox Games has confirmed The Jackbox Party Pack 12 will arrive this fall on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, offering five new titles and familiar social features like smartphone controls and audience mode.
We'll report additional verified information — including specific game names, release date, and distribution details — when Jackbox publishes them.