The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes announced for Nintendo Switch

Outright Games today pulled back the curtain on The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes, which is in the works for Nintendo Switch. We have a confirmed release date of October 17, 2025.

The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes celebrates the Santaverse character’s 20th anniversary. For the game, Outright is readying a 2D puzzle-platforming adventure featuring “cheer, mischief and merriment.”

Here’s some additional information:

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.

Chanda Bell, co-founder and co-CEO at The Lumistella Company, noted today: “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. 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.”

Outright Games’ Stephanie Malham added: “We’re delighted to team up with The Lumistella Company to turn a cherished holiday tradition into an engaging, interactive journey. 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.”

View the first trailer below.

Announcement Trailer

The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes will be sold both physically and digitally. Access further Nintendo Switch coverage here.