Perhaps a little bit of an unexpected twist in the gaming calendar, but The Elf on the Shelf is stepping off the shelf and onto screens for the very first time. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the festive phenomenon, Outright Games and The Lumistella Company have announced The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes, a puzzle-platformer launching 17 October 2025 on all major consoles and PC – just in time for… Halloween!
Marking the debut of the Santaverse character in the world of video games, Christmas Heroes hopes to offer players a charming 2D adventure designed for families to play together. Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, the game invites players to embrace the role of a Scout Elf-in-training, gathering Christmas Spirit to save the holiday season.
Over the course of 24 festive levels, players will explore snowy playgrounds like Santa’s Workshop and Scout Elf Bootcamp, dodging cookie-themed hazards, solving puzzles, and uncovering seasonal secrets along the way. Alongside core platforming mechanics, the game also features festive minigames, surprises, and a healthy dose of holiday mischief.
Designed for players aged 5 and up, The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes features simple controls and family-friendly difficulty settings, including accessibility options like auto-collection and invincibility. Whether you’re introducing a child to their first platformer or gathering the household for some couch co-op cheer, it’s an easy pick for festive play sessions.
