As the Christmas season approaches, gamers are probably looking for games that will put them in the festive mood and keep them busy over the break. 

While there isn't really a particular festive genre in games compared to movies and TV shows, there are a few games specifically dedicated to Christmas, as well as DLC and festive in-game events that definitely tie in with the https://game7days.de/2023/02/24/die-neuesten-video-games-die-2023-herauskommen/ season. 

Here's a selection of video games for various platforms, including mobile devices, PCs and popular gaming consoles, that you might want to play if you're in the mood to get lost in the snowy winter scenery. 

Animal Crossing: new horizons 

Nintendo's 2020 social simulator Animal Crossing: New Horizons is known for celebrating various holidays throughout the year, and seasonal in-game items and events can make the Christmas month even more festive. 

Last year's winter update included a number of special events, weather changes and a range of winter clothing, furniture and gathering items. The game has recently held a 'Stealth Friday' sale to coincide with the real Black Friday, and a 'Toy Day' event is planned for 24 December, when Christmas-themed clothing and items are available for purchase throughout the month. 

Super Mario: Odyssey - Snowy Kingdom 

For Nintendo Switch owners, the 2017 platformer Super Mario: Odyssey offers an exciting journey around the world, with plenty of places to explore, including hot deserts and sunny beaches. It also comes with an exclusive world, perfect for the festive season, called Snow Realm, where you can literally relax.

The winter region is home to the underground town of Shiveria (inspired by the icy cold regions of Siberia in Russia) and its warm community of people who love traditional races and baked goods such as Frost-Frosted Cake. The town also draws inspiration from Scandinavia, as the locals resemble harp seals in knitted clothes and live in Scandinavian-style wooden houses. 

Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play RPG developed and published by miHoYo, originally released in September 2020, which is constantly being updated with new characters, special events, seasonal items and entirely new regions to explore.

Last year, a few days before Christmas, the game launched Dragonspine, a vast snowy region that contains dozens of puzzles and challenges. 

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales 

Originally released by Sony Interactive Entertainment in December 2020, the latest adventure in the Marvel Spider-Man universe will have players travelling through the snowy streets of a busy and bustling New York City neighborhood.