Santa's Story of Christmas News

[p]Greetings, festive friends!

The most wonderful time of the year is here again. It is Christmas time.
Today the Season 2025 update for Santa’s Story of Christmas goes live. This season is a smaller one when it comes to new content, but it is an important step forward for the game. The focus this time was stability, polish, and fixing issues so the journey feels smoother and more reliable from start to finish.[/p][p]This update also continues the work from the small bugfix patch that went live back in January.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Instead of adding new levels this year, the focus was placed on improving what’s already there. The goal was simple. Fewer rough edges, fewer unexpected issues, and a more stable experience overall. [/p][p]A special and heartfelt thank you goes to “DeadCrap” from the Steam Forums. DeadCrap took the time to collect and list a whole set of problems in a very helpful way. Those reported issues should now be resolved. Community reports like that make a huge difference, so thank you for helping improve the game for everyone. If anything still feels off, please keep sharing it in the Steam Forums so it can be tracked down.[/p][p][/p][p]Even though this update is mostly about fixes and optimizations, there are two gameplay changes worth highlighting.[/p][p]First, lives now work again the way they are supposed to. If a run starts with 3 lives, there are now truly 3 attempts. The unintended extra attempt that effectively acted like a “zero life” is gone, so the system is back to being clear and consistent.[/p][p]Second, the score screen at the end of levels has been adjusted slightly. In every level, if everything is completed, the full 5000 points can be reached again. This makes scoring feel consistent across the whole game and rewards perfect runs properly again.[/p][p]

[/p][p][/p][p]Our elves are hard at work, fine-tuning and improving the game further. Fixes for any new issues and exciting additions like new challenge levels are on the horizon. The next Challenge Level is already concepted and planned out, but it will arrive in the next Season. This year stability and bug fixing came first, so the foundation is solid before adding more tough new content. Once that groundwork is in place, the next season can bring fresh challenges with more confidence.[/p][p]Share your feedback and suggestions in the Steam Forum! [/p][p]As we wrap up this update, if you haven't already, consider supporting the game by leaving a review on the Steam shop page. Your input is invaluable in making the game even better.

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Merry Christmas and happy gaming!
- max

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• [p]Changed the Yes/No dialog colors
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• [p]Fixed shop prices (skins now cost 11 instead of 9)
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• [p]Fixed the MERRY CHRISTMAS! achievement
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• [p]Fixed a T-pose issue on level completion for some characters
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• [p]Redesigned the scoreboard and adjusted the score calculation
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• [p]Fixed the present counter in the HUD not resetting correctly
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• [p]Fixed present shadows
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• [p]Updated shop text to match the new prices
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• [p]Tweaked the respawn system (no more “0 lives”)
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• [p]Fixed screen resolution on startup
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• [p]Tweaked present behavior in the boss level
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• [p]Tweaked the loading screen and cutscenes for ultrawide monitors
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• [p]Updated the game engine version
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• [p]Tweaked snow perfromance
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• [p]Tweaked light performance
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• [p]Tweaked overall level perfromance
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• [p]Removed 10000 Presents achievement[/p]

• [p]And more...![/p][p]
  
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Greetings, festive friends!

I hope you're enjoying the current season and the latest update. Your feedback has been instrumental in refining the experience of the game. With that in mind, we've addressed reported issues and are excited to introduce a quick update for an even smoother adventure. Thanks for your ongoing support!

Have a nice Christmas time and stay save!
- max

• Fixed light in night level on respawn
  
• Fixed green presents in challenge 1
  
• Fixed problems with old savegames (difficulties)
  
• Fixed music in level 10
  
• Tweaked tipp's on death
  
• Tweaked tutorial achievement
  
• Tweaked navigation in level 7
  
• Tweaked textures of presents
  

Greetings, festive friends!

The time of the year has come again! It is Christmas time.
Introducing the Season 2024 update today. The journey continues with many improvements and new levels!




Announced last year, the Challenge Mode is finally here! It launches with 3 exciting levels designed to push your skills to the limit, offering a tougher twist compared to the story levels. Don’t worry—more are on the way in future updates!


The original challenge levels make a return as Training Levels, perfect for newcomers to learn game mechanics and warm up. While the training menu is still the old version, updates will soon make it more polished and controller-ready for an even better experience.


Jumping has been slightly refined to address frustration, especially in the early stages of the game. While the core mechanics remain unchanged, these adjustments aim to make tricky sections more approachable without altering the overall gameplay feel. For experienced players, it will still feel the same!


Last year’s update introduced some bugs—we’ve worked hard to address these and refine the experience. If you still encounter issues, please share them in the Steam Forums. We’re here to help!

A huge thank you to everyone who reported bugs in the Steam Forums—we truly appreciate your help! And an honest apology for the delay in addressing some of these issues—it’s taken until this season, but we’re committed to making things right. If any issues persist, please let us know!


Last year, some players mentioned that jumping felt different. Rest assured, no changes were made to the jump mechanics at that time. However, many switched from keyboard to controller thanks to the new support, and the controls can feel a bit different between the two setups. We recommend experimenting to find what feels best for you!




Our elves are hard at work, fine-tuning and improving the game further. Fixes for any new issues and exciting additions like new challenge levels are on the horizon. Let’s see what the rest of the year brings! Share your feedback and suggestions in the Steam Forum!

As we wrap up this update, if you haven't already, consider supporting the game by leaving a review on the Steam shop page. Your input is invaluable in making the game even better.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/920770/Santas_Story_of_Christmas/

Happy holidays, and see you on the slopes!
- max

• Fixed golden presents
  
• Fixed respawning presents
  
• Fixed cutscene on "next level"
  
• Fixed present count in level 7, 8, 9
  
• Fixed "next level" button
  
• Fixed falling character on level load
  
• Fixed achievements (boss level)
  
• Fixed some bugs in level overview (score)
  
• Fixed savegame update
  
• Fixed golden santa unlock
  
• Fixed missing boss cutscene
  
• Fixed night level (light)
  
• Tweaked level completion times level 8, 9 , 10
  
• Tweaked snow perfromance
  
• Tweaked light performance
  
• Tweaked overall level perfromance
  
• Tweaked enemies not moving
  
• Added new snow
  
• Added challenge mode
  
• Added training mode
  
• Reduced game size
  
• And more...!
  

Greetings, festive friends!

I'm thrilled to announce that Santa's Story of Christmas is now available on macOS! This marks a major milestone, reaching a new platform and inviting even more players into the enchanting world of Santa's Story. Experience festive adventures, spread joy with Santa and his elves, and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. The macOS version offers the same captivating gameplay and unique magic of Santa's Story of Christmas, now conveniently accessible on your Mac.


With this announcement we end the Season 2023.
As we wrap up this season, a heartfelt thank you for your fantastic support! We hope you enjoyed the latest update. We're taking a bit more time to fine-tune the new Challenge Mode and prepare for an exciting next season!

Have any wishes or suggestions for the upcoming update? Feel free to share them in the Steam forums. Stay tuned for thrilling developments!

If you come across any bugs or errors in the latest update, please let us know in the Steam forums. Your feedback is invaluable!


As the holiday spirit fills the air, we're delighted to welcome new players to Santa's Story of Christmas! If you've been enchanted by the festive magic, kindly share your thoughts with a cheerful review on Steam. Your feedback is a special gift to us!


Our game is now available at a special holiday price. If you're still in need of a last-minute gift, now's the perfect time.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/920770/Santas_Story_of_Christmas/


Christmas is just around the corner! So we wish everyone all the best and Merry Christmas. Have fun and success to all who are still in the middle of saving Christmas!

See you next year for the upcoming season! Expect more exciting content, including the new Challenge Mode, and additional improvements! It's gonna be a blast – don't miss out!

Have a nice Christmas time and stay safe!
- max

Greetings, festive friends!

I hope you're enjoying the current season and the latest update. Your feedback has been instrumental in refining the experience of the game. With that in mind, we've addressed reported issues and are excited to introduce a quick update for an even smoother adventure. Thanks for your ongoing support!

Have a nice Christmas time and stay save!
- max

• Added tutorial button to level menu
  
• Fixed the level-end platform
  
• Tweaked difficulty UI (removed outlines)
  
• Fixed tutorial loading
  
• Fixed tutorial lighting
  
• Fixed tutorial enemies not walking
  
• Fixed level problems after cutscenes
  
• Tweaked pause UI (options)
  
• Fixed level 6 enemies not walking