As they say, it's the most wonderful time of the year! The snow, hot cocoa, and caroling are some of the greatest holiday traditions. But another great thing about winter is staying inside and play video games all day. Here, we have compiled some of the greatest winter levels in the history of gaming!
Animal Crossing - The Christmas Party
Winter in Animal Crossing starts late November. But the snowy terrain is just the beginning of this great time of year. Animal Crossing offers new activities and gifts left just for you from your mom and villagers! It's a heart-warming time of year where players can decorate their homesg to fit the season. And the best part? On Christmas day AND New Year's day, your villagers will hold a party for you! This way, you can celebrate the holidays with your sweet, animal friends. There's nothing more heartwarming than that.
Stardew Valley - Feast of the Winter Star
Every year, Stardew Valley fans celebrate the Feast of the Winter Star. It's a small get together in Pelican Town between the hours of nine AM and two PM. A random villager will surprise you with a gift and, in return, you are to surprise a villager with a gift as well. You find out who your gift recipient is a week beforehand. Generally, Mayor Lewis will send you a letter on the 18th that instructs you on who the gift recipient is. What's better, the gift you select for your villager will be worth up to 5 times the normal amount of friendship points. You can enjoy the scenery and festivities until you leave Pelican Town.
Overwatch - Winter Wonderland
If farming and being a good neighbor aren't your thing, be sure to check out Overwatch's Winter Wonderland. In the holiday season, Overwatch will change their levels to reflect the season of giving. The levels become snowy and the scenery can feel chilling to the bone. But what would this season be without a little giving? Every Winter Wonderland event also opens the opportunity for players to unlock seasonal skins and loot boxes! Not to mention the new events that are added in, giving players a different way to participate in the wintery Overwatch fun!
Borderlands 2 - How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day
How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day is a DLC that was introduced for Borderlands 2. This once-a-year event allows players to unlock new skins and heads that are optimal for the season. Players also receive a small story to match up with the wintery heads and skins. Marcus has recently sold a large shipment of guns but it seems to have gone missing. It's up to you to find the missing guns in Gingerton. But be warned, players! Snowmen, under the control of Mister Tinder Snowflake, are on the attack and are ready for your arrival!
Super Mario Odyssey - Snow Kingdom
Okay, so we know that this level isn't exactly holiday criteria, but the Snow Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey should absolutely count. You're up against a horrifyingly cold environment. There's also the nice ambiance of sleigh bells ringing somewhere in the distance. All this is brought together with some adorable enemies. There is not much more adorable than Goombas and Ty-Foos wearing Santa hats. It's enough to get players in the holiday spirit.
This holiday season is the perfect time to curl up in a warm blanket and play your favorite games. With so many video game levels that highlight the season, these are just a few of the best games with the fun festivities. What are your favorite holiday-theme video game levels?