It’s cold outside, so why not stay in and pretend to play in the snow instead?

There are more than a dozen games packed with fun, themed ways to enjoy the winter without the need to wrap up in extra layers and risk a cold nose and cold toes. From snowball fights in Chivalry 2, Destiny 2 and Fortnite, to suspiciously ambulatory snowmen in Dead by Daylight, these games are sure to satisfy your dry-skin engendered itch.
 

Chivalry 2

What’s all the shouting about? Winter War has arrived alongside the winter chill and Chivalry 2’s latest update. It brings with it a massive arctic fortress to siege, the new Quarterstaff weapon - plus a limited-time Chivmas holiday event featuring snowballs to throw and yuletide decorated maps. The event runs from Dec. 8 to Jan. 5.
 

Dauntless

Frostfall has arrived in Dauntless’ Shattered Isles, bringing with it a series of new quests to unlock Silver Nikola’s legendary Silver Sword. Once you’ve earned the blade, the more you use it, the closer you get to unlocking its ultimate power. The event kicks off on Dec. 15 and runs through Jan. 5.
 

Dead By Daylight

The aptly named Bone Chill event hits Dead By Daylight on Dec. 8 and runs through Jan. 4 at 11 AM ET. The event brings the return of Snowmen and their beady little eyes. During the event, every trial will include eight Snowmen which spawn throughout the map. Survivors and Killers can both enter a Snowman and move around, albeit at a reduced speed. While inside a Snowman, a Killer’s Terror Radius will be suppressed, making them undetectable to Survivors. Though a Killer cannot use their Power while inside a Snowman, they can use it to lie in wait and ambush unsuspecting Survivors.  The best part? There’s a little surprise the first time two players high five each other while in a Snowman. 
 

Destiny 2

The Dawning hits Destiny 2 on Dec. 13 and runs through Jan. 3. Toss snowballs at unsuspecting enemies, stay frosty with a new Dawning-themed Pulse Rifle, and bake your sweetest culinary creations. 

Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Dying Light 2 has two events running over the winter. The first kicks off on Dec. 15 and runs through Dec. 21 at 11 AM ET. In the Hunting Sergeant Ryan event, The Huntress has been contracted by the PK to take out a mutated Demolisher believed to be former PK Sergeant Ryan. This particular Demolisher is tougher than most, so Shen Xiu is asking for Aiden’s help.

Then on Dec. 22, running until Jan. 5, Winter Tales kicks off. “Good children get presents and sweets, bad children, well they get nothing... unless they continue with their behavior and they steal all the sweets and presents! Baka the resident sweet-tooth is back on the job ready to collect all the stolen candy and reward the good children with presents.”
 

Fall Guys

The Fall Guys Gift Grab introduces a new collectible event where players seek out presents left behind by the residents of the Lost City. Collect gifts and complete challenges to unlock holiday-themed rewards and the Nutcracker costume. The event runs from Dec. 13 to Jan. 4
 

Fortnite

It’s time for Fortnite Winterfest! This year’s event kicks off on Dec. 13 and includes quests, seasonal decor, holiday map changes, and the return of the wondrous Winterfest Snowball Launcher. Players will find free gifts to collect in the game for two weeks as Sgt. Winter returns to BR Island to ride around in his semi truck driven by his trusty Reindeer Jonesys, handing out gameplay gifts to the nice, and heat to the naughty.
 

Killing Floor 2

The Polar Distress Update brings with it a … distressing new threat to Killing Floor 2. A Horzine cargo train traveling through the English countryside has crashed at an industrial plant, unleashing a Zed outbreak. Dispose of the threat and secure the cargo in the new Crash map. There’s also a new Weekly Mode coming called Perk Roulette, which has you playing every wave with a different perk randomly assigned. The update also brings with it two new HRG weapons: the HRG Ballistic Bouncer for the Support and the HRG Medic Missile for the Field Medic. The event runs from Dec. 7 to Jan. 5.
 

Paladins

Earn four exclusive new holiday avatars in Paladins from Dec. 20 to Jan. 2. Rack up wins in any game mode to unlock these exclusive rewards and make your holidays merry and bright. 

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

Return to Vikendi in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS in the Vikendi Reborn event which delivered a remastered version of the classic map in December. The new map is now 8x8, has blizzard zones, snowmobiles, a new use for the crowbar melee weapon – allowing you to pry open doors and containers with it – and ascenders and cable cars to help your travels around the map.
 

Rocket League

Stay in from the cold and relax instead in the chill vibes of Lofi. Rocket League is partnering with Lofi Girl to transform Frosty Festy into a cozy hangout. The event kicks off Dec. 14 at noon ET and runs through Jan. 3 at 9 p.m. ET. It includes ten challenges, five golden gifts, the ability to earn unlimited experience points and three modes: Winter Breakaway, Heatseeker Ricochet, and Knockout. Each running for a week of the fest.
 

Rogue Company

Rogue Company’s latest Mad Mercenaries update introduces the game’s first Community Challenge. Players will need to collaborate to end the season with 250 million downs, awarding the community with the exclusive legendary ‘Deadeye” title. The update also gives players access to the entire weapons arsenal, double reputation contracts, and much more through weekly events.

Smite

Winter is coming and so is Ragnarok! Defeat Níðhöggr to save the World Tree in a new Smite adventure: Odin's Onslaught! This brand-new game mode features an abundance of jungle monsters and bosses, forcing five teams of two to compete to reach 35000 gold and win! The event runs from Dec. 13 to Jan. 23.
 

Warframe

Login now to Warframe to receive a three-day Affinity Booster, Hek Weapon + Slot, and Tenno Color palette for free. The offer is good from now until Jan. 5.