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The Elf On The Shelf: Christmas Heroes

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Platformer
Publisher: Outright Games
Release Date: Oct. 17, 2025

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'The Elf On The Shelf: Christmas Heroes' Is A Puzzle/Platformer Coming To Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC In October - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 22, 2025 @ 6:00 a.m. PDT

The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes is a festive puzzle/platformer packed with festive cheer, playful puzzles and holiday magic for every generation!

The Elf On The Shelf: Christmas Heroes brings the enchantment of the North Pole to screens big and small, offering a joyful 2D puzzle-platforming adventure packed with cheer, mischief and merriment.

In The Elf On The Shelf: Christmas Heroes, players step into the important role of a Scout Elf-in-training on a merry quest to gather Christmas Spirit and help save the holiday season. From Scout Elf Bootcamp to Santa’s Workshop, each of the 24 levels is full of seasonal surprises, magic and interactive fun. As players dash, jump and explore, they’ll dodge cookie-themed obstacles, solve playful puzzles and enjoy festive gameplay packed with charm and Christmas Spirit! Featuring festive minigames and delightful surprises to discover, Christmas Heroes offers light-hearted gameplay designed to bring families together throughout the year. Designed for ages 5+, The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes offers easy-to-learn controls and thoughtful accessibility features, including auto-collection and invincibility mode, so everyone can join the fun. Whether a seasoned gamer, or just elf-sized, this holiday adventure welcomes all ages to jump in, play together and make magical memories side-by-side.

Celebrating 20 years of The Elf On The Shelf tradition, The Lumistella Company has captured the hearts of families and generations worldwide. Praised by parents and educators alike, the tradition encourages creativity, imagination and family bonding during the holiday season. With over 31 million Scout Elves, Elf Pets and Elf Mates sold globally, and a presence in more than 29 countries, The Lumistella Company continues to spread cheer through their immersive storytelling and innovation. Now, that storytelling continues in an interactive way, bringing the spirit of the tradition beyond the holiday and into a brand-new world of play.


"Over the last two decades, The Elf on the Shelf has become a treasured part of the holiday season for so many families around the world," said Chanda Bell, co-founder and co-CEO at The Lumistella Company. “From playful moments to heartfelt memories, the tradition brings people together in meaningful ways. Through the launch of Christmas Heroes, we're excited to offer a new way for families to engage with the magic, inviting them to create more joyful traditions and experience the North Pole like never before.” 

“We’re delighted to team up with The Lumistella Company to turn a cherished holiday tradition into an engaging, interactive journey,” said Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games. “Our goal was to make a game that feels like opening the door to Santa’s workshop. The world of The Elf on the Shelf is so rich with charm and curiosity, we wanted to pack every level with that same playful energy. It’s a game full of heart, humour, and holiday magic, where kids and their families can feel like true Christmas heroes.”

The Elf On The Shelf: Christmas Heroes is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) on October 17, 2025.


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