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JOIN THE GRINCH ON A FESTIVE MISSION TO SAVE CHRISTMAS IN NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER

  • Embark on a brand-new holiday 3D platforming adventure
  • Explore 23 festive levels across four magical worlds, including Who-ville, Mt. Crumpit, Who Wood, and the Grinch's Cave
  • Collect unique ornaments to create Who-ville's ultimate Christmas tree
  • Use Grinchy gadgets including Rocket Skates, a Jetpack, and a Snowball Maker to overcome obstacles and enemies
  • Play solo or team up with Max in local co-op to collect every decoration and uncover every secret with family and friends

Download assets here and watch the latest trailer here

London, UK - 03/09/2026 Outright Games and Dr. Seuss Enterprises have released a brand-new gameplay trailer for The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas, giving fans their most detailed look yet at the new 3D platforming adventure launching September 18th. The trailer showcases the game's vibrant worlds, festive gadgetry, and co-op gameplay as the Grinch and his loyal companion Max set out on a mission to build the most spectacular Christmas tree Who-ville has ever seen!

The gameplay trailer takes players on a tour of the game's four distinct worlds, spread across 23 action-packed levels designed to be accessible and fun for younger players. From the icy slopes of Mt. Crumpit and springy mushroom-filled Who Wood, to the cascading waterfalls of the Grinch's Cave and the snow-dusted streets of Who-ville, each environment offers unique platforming challenges and festive secrets to uncover.

The trailer also highlights the Grinch's collection of inventive gadgets, each designed to help players overcome obstacles and uncover hidden secrets. Speed through levels on the Rocket Skates, soar over hazards with a Jetpack, and freeze troublesome adversaries with the Snowball Maker. Paired with the Grinch's trusty candy cane, these quirky contraptions add plenty of mischievous fun to every stage of the adventure.

Players looking to share the festive fun can also team up in local co-op as the Grinch and Max, combining their unique abilities and working together to uncover hidden collectibles, solve environmental challenges, and gather ornaments to complete Who-ville's ultimate Christmas tree - a great way for kids and parents to play together this Christmas.

Robin Flodin, CEO of Outright Games Group, said, “We're so excited to finally give fans a proper look at what we've been building with The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas! From exploring the iconic locations fans know and love from Dr. Seuss's original story, to experimenting with inventive gadgets and teaming up with a friend, The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas is shaping up to be the perfect festive adventure for kids and families to enjoy together this September and into the Christmas season!”

The Grinch 2 will launch on Friday 18th September, 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

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About Outright Games:

Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience. Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and characters to life with titles including favorites such as Peppa Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol: Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there will be fun for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com

About DR. SEUSS ENTERPRISES. L.P.

Founded in 1993, Dr. Seuss Enterprises is a global entertainment company. Our mission is to educate and entertain generations around the world by promoting and protecting the literary and artistic works of Dr. Seuss. We provide world-class content that drives joyful learning and creates hopeful futures. All Dr. Seuss Enterprises' profits benefit charitable organizations that focus on causes such as education, science, health, animal conservation, and the arts. For more information, subscribe to our YouTube channel, visit http://DrSeussEnterprises.com or follow us on Instagram.

About Casual Brothers

Casual Brothers LTD is an experienced game development team founded in 2010, based out of the UK. They’re comprised of team members with decades of experience in digital games, and have released their own titles, as well as supporting the development of projects for other studios, across PC, console, and mobile platforms.

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