Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2026, as the Holiday Play Edition.
Originally released on Nintendo Switch, the title returns to Nintendo's next-generation handheld-home hybrid with a package that bundles the base game and the King Moonracer’s Kingdom of Misfits DLC Expansion.
The release will be sold physically as a game-key card and digitally via the Nintendo eShop.
Background and release
The Holiday Play Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled for October 16, 2026.
The re-release follows the game's initial availability on Nintendo Switch and prepares the family-focused title for the new platform while consolidating additional content into a single edition.
Retail distribution will include game-key cards at brick-and-mortar stores and digital purchase through the Nintendo eShop.
What’s included in the Holiday Play Edition
The Holiday Play Edition packages the original Rudolph experience with the King Moonracer’s Kingdom of Misfits DLC Expansion.
The DLC introduces a new region centered on King Moonracer’s Castle, six new levels, a supporting storyline, and additional collectibles.
Players will be able to search for 24 new bells across the expansion and gain access to Sam the Snowman as a new playable character.
The DLC also adds a new platforming mechanic called "Sliding Ice" designed to change traversal and challenge sequences.
Official overview, rewritten
The official overview presents the game as a family-oriented festive adventure in which players guide Rudolph and his friends through winter-themed environments to help save Christmas.
It highlights cooperative play, exploratory level design, and seasonal challenges aimed at younger players and families.
The Holiday Play Edition’s DLC is described as an expansion that expands on the original quest by adding new levels, collectibles, a playable character, and a fresh movement mechanic.
Availability and media
Nintendo Switch 2 owners can purchase the Holiday Play Edition at retail as a game-key card or directly from the Nintendo eShop.
A trailer for this release has been published by the rights holder and is available through official channels.
No additional release windows or platforms have been announced for this edition.
This re-release aims to bring the holiday-themed platformer to Nintendo’s newest hardware while consolidating extra content into a single, consumer-friendly package for the 2026 holiday season.
Originally released on Nintendo Switch, the title returns to Nintendo's next-generation handheld-home hybrid with a package that bundles the base game and the King Moonracer’s Kingdom of Misfits DLC Expansion.
The release will be sold physically as a game-key card and digitally via the Nintendo eShop.
Background and release
The Holiday Play Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled for October 16, 2026.
The re-release follows the game's initial availability on Nintendo Switch and prepares the family-focused title for the new platform while consolidating additional content into a single edition.
Retail distribution will include game-key cards at brick-and-mortar stores and digital purchase through the Nintendo eShop.
What’s included in the Holiday Play Edition
The Holiday Play Edition packages the original Rudolph experience with the King Moonracer’s Kingdom of Misfits DLC Expansion.
The DLC introduces a new region centered on King Moonracer’s Castle, six new levels, a supporting storyline, and additional collectibles.
Players will be able to search for 24 new bells across the expansion and gain access to Sam the Snowman as a new playable character.
The DLC also adds a new platforming mechanic called "Sliding Ice" designed to change traversal and challenge sequences.
Official overview, rewritten
The official overview presents the game as a family-oriented festive adventure in which players guide Rudolph and his friends through winter-themed environments to help save Christmas.
It highlights cooperative play, exploratory level design, and seasonal challenges aimed at younger players and families.
The Holiday Play Edition’s DLC is described as an expansion that expands on the original quest by adding new levels, collectibles, a playable character, and a fresh movement mechanic.
Availability and media
Nintendo Switch 2 owners can purchase the Holiday Play Edition at retail as a game-key card or directly from the Nintendo eShop.
A trailer for this release has been published by the rights holder and is available through official channels.
No additional release windows or platforms have been announced for this edition.
This re-release aims to bring the holiday-themed platformer to Nintendo’s newest hardware while consolidating extra content into a single, consumer-friendly package for the 2026 holiday season.
