Jackbox Spinning Off Fakin’ It into a Standalone Party Game
Jackbox Games is spinning off Fakin’ It as a standalone title, releasing Fakin’ It XL on November 12, 2026. The social deduction party game debuted as part of Jackbox Party Pack 3 in 2016 and has remained one of the company’s most popular titles throughout the decade, with thousands of active players regularly returning to the game.
In Fakin’ It, players answer a series of questions either through gestures or text responses, with one player serving as the “faker” who doesn’t know the question. The game exemplifies the resurgence of social deduction games that has defined the past decade of gaming, capturing the party game genre’s emphasis on group interaction and deception-based gameplay.
This spinoff follows Jackbox’s successful experiment with Trivia Murder Party, another game that transitioned from a party pack entry into a standalone release. By extracting fan-favorite games from the party pack collections, Jackbox capitalizes on their proven popularity while giving them dedicated development and marketing attention. The move reflects both the enduring appeal of Fakin’ It and the company’s strategy of expanding its most successful individual titles into full standalone experiences.