Jackbox Games has officially revealed The Jackbox Party Pack 12, the next installment in the long-running series of social party games. The announcement was made via a trailer, confirming the pack will include five new party games and launch across a wide range of platforms in 2026.

The new pack follows last year's Party Pack 11, which itself brought five fresh games to the franchise. While Jackbox Games hasn't shared specific game titles or individual descriptions yet, the company teased that the five games in Party Pack 12 are designed to "take your party to new heights." Players can expect to highlight their inner artist, comedian, mind reader, debater, and team captain, according to the announcement.

Platform availability for The Jackbox Party Pack 12 is broad. The game will launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Apple TV, iPad, and the Mac App Store. That covers nearly every major gaming platform, including Apple's ecosystem. The inclusion of the Nintendo Switch 2 is notable, as that console hasn't been officially released yet — but Jackbox is committing to it early.

Jackbox Games is known for creating party games that use players' smartphones or tablets as controllers, making them easy to pick up in social settings. Each pack typically offers a mix of trivia, drawing, wordplay, deception, and creative challenges. The company's announcement language — "social manipulation" in service of laughter — hints that at least one game in this pack may lean into the kind of bluffing and mind games that have become fan favorites in past entries like Quiplash, Fibbage, or The Devils and the Details.

Because the announcement is still early — the pack won't arrive until 2026 — Jackbox Games hasn't provided specific game names, feature lists, or pricing. The trailer is likely designed to build anticipation rather than deliver a full breakdown. For fans of the series, the confirmation alone is reason to pay attention.

The Jackbox Party Pack franchise has been a staple of social gaming since the first pack launched in 2014. Each entry typically supports 1 to 8 players (sometimes up to 10 with an audience), and the games are known for being easy to teach and fun for mixed groups. Party Pack 11, released in 2025, was received warmly by critics and players.

If the pattern holds, Party Pack 12 will include two drawing-based games, one trivia game, one deception or bluffing game, and one wildcard. But that's speculation based on past packs — the company hasn't confirmed any genres yet. What is clear is that the pack will offer variety: the announcement explicitly mentions art, comedy, mind reading, debate, and team leadership. That suggests at least one competitive drawing game, one game focused on improvisation or joke writing, a mind-reading or cooperative game, a debate-style game, and something that requires teamwork.

Platform availability is unusually broad. Not every Jackbox Party Pack has launched on Apple TV or iPad simultaneously with console and PC versions. By covering both Apple TV and iPad alongside the full console list, Jackbox is signaling that it wants Party Pack 12 to be playable in as many living rooms and party settings as possible.

For current-gen console owners, the game is confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. On PC, it will hit both Steam and the Epic Games Store, which is standard for the series. The inclusion of the Mac App Store means Mac users won't have to rely solely on Steam for a native version.

Jackbox Games has not announced a specific release date within 2026, nor has it revealed whether the pack will have any special pre-order bonuses or deluxe editions. The pricing will likely follow the standard $29.99 (or regional equivalent) that the previous packs have used.

Given that the announcement trailer is out, fans can expect more details — likely game titles and maybe a release window — later in 2025 or early 2026. The company tends to trickle out information over several months leading up to launch.

For those new to the series, The Jackbox Party Pack 12 will be a solid entry point. The games require no special equipment beyond a phone or tablet and a screen to display the game. Players join a room via a web browser on their device — no app download needed. This low barrier to entry is a big part of why the franchise has endured.

The announcement trailer itself, while not described in detail in the briefing, likely shows brief clips of each of the five games in action. Trailers for previous Jackbox packs have typically offered a quick look at the visual style and gameplay of each title.

SysCall News will continue to track The Jackbox Party Pack 12 as more details emerge. For now, the takeaway is simple: five new party games are coming in 2026, and they'll be available on nearly every platform you can think of. If you're planning a party anytime soon after that, you'll have fresh material.