[3] The platform was released later on Steam on April 13, 2023,[4] and on the Nintendo Switch on July 6, 2023,[5] albeit with a limited roster.

On desktop PCs, this mode also allows users to display a custom backglass image on a second monitor.

Individual tables typically require about nine months to develop following the initial licensing agreements, which can take several years to finalise.

As a result, a percentage of sales from the Charity Pack is donated to the museum, with the remainder supporting Project Pinball.

During development and early access, The Pinball Show was hosted monthly on YouTube by Bobby Marsh and Rose Camara, beginning in January 2021.

The base game is free and includes three fully playable tables, with time-limited trials for sampling others.

As of December 2024, Zen began offering remastered tables on Nintendo Switch at no cost to players who previously owned the FX3 versions.

However, due to platform limitations and fan feedback,[12] this was abandoned before full release in favour of platform-specific DLC, with free table transfers offered to early access buyers.

A subscription model, Pinball Pass, allowed access to many tables for a monthly or yearly fee[12] but was discontinued in 2024 due to limited popularity and lack of cross-platform functionality.

The PinHall is a customizable space where collectibles can be displayed, a concept which was first used a year earlier in Star Wars Pinball VR.

[13] Items include small objects for shelves, large statues, carpets, posters, and trophies earned in Grand Tournament events.

As of December 2024, Pinball FX features 130 tables on Steam and 132 on PlayStation, Xbox, and Epic Games Store.

Notably, a patch on May 5, 2022, improved performance and upgraded lighting, while the addition of numerous remastered and new tables throughout 2022 and into 2023 - including the highly regarded The Addams Family helped bolster its appeal.

By the time of its full release on February 16, 2023, the removal of the unpopular ticket system further improved public perception.

[15] Meanwhile, Game Critics gave it a more reserved score of 6.5/10, reflecting ongoing debates about pricing models and content value,[16] and Push Square took issue with the high price of the (later removed) pinball pass[17] while appreciating the improvement in remastered tables leading to a score of 6/10.

[23] On Steam, initial user reviews were mixed but have steadily improved over time as new tables and features have been added.

[24] For in-depth analysis of individual tables, The Pinball Chick provides detailed reviews and ratings from her pinball-playing family, offering valuable insights for enthusiasts.

Tokens are obtained by playing the game which can be used to unlock further cosmetics including alternate table cabinet designs, flippers, ball skins, sounds, and lights.

The game features 3 daily limited-attempt challenges; in addition there are player created tournaments similar to those in Pinball FX.

[34] The Attack From Mars cabinet featured 10 tables: Attack from Mars™, Fish Tales™, The Getaway: Highspeed II™, JunkYard™, Medieval Madness™, White Water™, Red & Ted’s Road Show™, Hurricane™, Tales of the Arabian Nights™, No Good Gofers™ The Star Wars cabinet featured 10 tables: Boba Fett™, A New Hope™, Ahch-To Island™, Battle of Mimban™, Darth Vader™, Masters of the Force™, Star Wars: Rebels™, Han Solo™, The Force Awakens™, The Empire Strikes Back™ The Marvel cabinet featured 10 tables: Spider-Man, Civil War, Wolverine, X-Men, Thor, Marvel's Women of Power: A-Force, Ghost Rider, Venom, Fantastic Four, Fear Itself Zen Pinball World (released December 12, 2024)[35] is the new mobile platform featuring many tables released in Pinball FX.