The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes Brings Festive Puzzle Platforming to Nintendo Switch on October 17, 2025

Outright Games has officially announced The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes for Nintendo Switch, with a launch date set for October 17, 2025.

This latest family-friendly title celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Elf on the Shelf, a beloved brand from The Lumistella Company that has become synonymous with holiday traditions in households worldwide. Developed by Outright Games in partnership with The Lumistella Company, The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes is a 2D puzzle-platformer designed to capture the season’s joy, mischief, and merriment.

The game invites players of all ages to embody a Scout Elf-in-training on a heartwarming quest to gather Christmas Spirit and help save the holiday season.

Spread across 24 vibrant levels, players will dash, jump, and solve festive puzzles, encountering cookie-themed obstacles and moments of magic along the way. Game content includes a variety of seasonal surprises, minigames, and interactive elements intended to create lasting memories for families.

Outright Games has implemented accessibility-focused features, such as easy-to-learn controls, auto-collection, and an invincibility mode, ensuring that players as young as five years old can join in the holiday adventure.

The design promotes cooperative and side-by-side play, encouraging families to enjoy the game together no matter their skill level. Chanda Bell, co-founder and co-CEO of The Lumistella Company, reflected on the significance of the release by stating that over the last twenty years, The Elf on the Shelf has evolved into a cherished part of many families’ holiday experiences, fostering both playful moments and heartfelt traditions.

Bell expressed excitement at the new opportunities Christmas Heroes provides for families to engage with the brand, allowing for the creation of new joyful traditions and the chance to explore the magic of the North Pole like never before. Stephanie Malham, Chief Operating Officer at Outright Games, shared her enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the opportunity to translate the rich, whimsical world of The Elf on the Shelf into an interactive game.

Malham stated that the team aimed to craft an experience akin to stepping into Santa’s workshop, packed with humor and holiday spirit, ensuring that kids and their families can feel like true Christmas heroes. The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes will be available both physically and digitally on the Nintendo Switch, offering flexible purchasing options for fans.

This release cements Outright Games’ continued dedication to producing accessible, family-centered experiences on platforms like the Nintendo Switch. For more updates and news related to Nintendo Switch games and releases, follow our comprehensive coverage on the latest Nintendo Direct announcements and eShop additions.

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