What to play on New Year’s Eve 2026?

The New Year’s holidays are the perfect time for cozy evenings with family or friends. With snow outside and a warm atmosphere at home, you’ll want to get away from the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in exciting virtual worlds. And if you decide to play alone, the games on offer will keep you entertained and immerse you in atmospheric and wintry worlds.

This selection of games for PlayStation, Xbox and PC will make your winter vacation even brighter. From atmospheric, single-player adventures with winter landscapes to multi-person cooperative fun, we’ve gathered a variety of genres. There’s something for everyone, from small children to avid gamers.

PlayStation

• Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The action takes place on Christmas Eve: New York City is decorated with garlands, and Spider-Man has a special costume with a hat and scarf. The game combines superhero action with a cozy atmosphere.
• God of War: Ragnarök. After the ending of the first installment, a long winter has come to Midgard. The game offers snow-covered landscapes, blizzards and icy mountains, enhancing the feeling of loneliness and adding to the hero’s dangerous adventures.
• Sackboy: A Big Adventure. A cooperative platformer game about a knitted man with support for up to four players. Suitable for family fun.

Xbox

• Forza Horizon 4. The dynamic change of seasons allows you to enjoy snowy tracks. The weather affects the driving, which adds to the challenges.
• Sea of Thieves. A pirate adventure with the ability to play with friends. Suitable for those who want to take their mind off the holidays and immerse themselves in maritime adventures.
• Overcooked 2. A cooperative game where you have to cook dishes in chaotic conditions. A perfect choice for fun family evenings.

PC

• Hogwarts Legacy. During the course of the story there is a change of seasons, including winter. The game allows you to immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Hogwarts, filled with magic, sorcery and adventure.
• Rise of the Tomb Raider. Lara Croft explores Siberia, encountering icy caves and frozen tombs. The game combines adventure, puzzles, and combat scenes in a snowy setting.
• Frostpunk A strategy game about survival in an icy apocalypse. Players control the last remaining city, battling the cold and making tough decisions.

Family and Cooperative Games

• It Takes Two. A cooperative game about a married couple on the verge of divorce, with a variety of locations, including a winter one. Suitable for two players.
• Lego: Harry Potter. A comedic interpretation of the story with elements of winter setting. Perfect for family entertainment.
• Minecraft. Allows you to create your own winter world, build snowy landscapes and holiday structures. Suitable for players of all ages.

Atmospheric Games

• The Long Dark. Survival simulator in harsh winter conditions. The game offers a realistic experience of fighting for life in the wilderness.
• Unravel. A cozy game with an emphasis on memories and a cozy atmosphere with a man of thread. Suitable for a relaxed playthrough.
• Cozy Grove. An island adventure with elements of mysticism. The player’s task is to befriend the local ghosts and help them find peace.