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Best multiplayer games to play with friends during the holidays

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Nazarii Verbitskiy

Gaming - December 1st 2024, 17:00 GMT+1

15. Raft

Raft allows friends and family to work together to survive on the open sea, sharing the same goals, which makes it perfect for the holiday season. Players must gather resources from the ocean, craft vital tools, and expand their floating sanctuary while navigating dangerous waters and uncharted islands. | © Redbeet Interactive

14. Valheim

Valheim embraces the holiday spirit with its Yule season festivities, during which you can team up with friends to decorate your base and claim valuable boosts like enhanced health and stamina regeneration. This helps Viking Winter Wonderland not only boost your festive mood but also gets you some valuable rewards. | © Fishlabs

13. Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5 sets the perfect backdrop for team racing during the Christmas season with Christmas trees, lights, and candy canes around the map. The game also presents festive races with unique rewards, such as exclusive cars and Super Wheelspins. | © Playground Games

Sea Of Thieves — 12. Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves is an unforgettable pirate adventure for friends who want to conquer the seas together. The holiday season takes the excitement up a notch as the game world transforms with festive decorations. From twinkling lights and ornaments at taverns to holiday touches at outposts, every corner brims with seasonal charm. | © Rare

11. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Multiplayer mode is one of the strengths of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, offering various game modes and maps to keep you entertained during the Christmas holidays. Adding to the festive excitement, the annual CODMAS event brings holiday-themed maps, exclusive modes, and special challenges, making the season even more thrilling. | © Infinity Ward

10. Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia's cooperative mode allows up to four players to join together and enjoy ghost hunting in a Christmas-tailored atmosphere. Thanks to the customizable difficulty levels, your group can choose just how spooky you want your ghost-hunting adventure to be, ensuring every play session will be fun. | © Kinetic Games

Baldurs Gate 3 — 9. Baldur's Gate 3

Although not a Christmas game or purely multiplayer, Baldur's Gate 3 offers a co-op mode that lets players team up with friends for an unforgettable role-playing adventure. With a heavy emphasis on cooperative strategy, the game fosters teamwork and connection as you explore its magical world together. | © Larian Studios

8. GTA Online

GTA Online with friends during the Christmas holidays is a double-edged sword of fun. On one side, you can team up to tackle exclusive winter quests and rake in extra cash. On the other, you can dive into classic multiplayer activities like heists, high-stakes races, and business ventures, all set against a backdrop of snow-dusted streets and festive holiday decorations. | © Rockstar Games

7. Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 is a deep and rewarding multiplayer experience to play with friends who love intense battles and teamwork (or for newbies if you would like to start with low difficulty levels). Together with friends, dive into the challenging universe and fight against intergalactic enemies in a fateful fight to save Christmas and, of course, democracy and freedom. | © Arrowhead Game Studios

6. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe significantly transforms during the Christmas season, featuring special courses adorned with snow, gingerbread houses, Christmas trees, and festive trains that enhance the holiday atmosphere. What makes it special is that the game keeps the competitive spirit light-hearted and festive, making it a necessary addition to your festive gaming playlist. | © Nintendo

5. Minecraft

Minecraft offers endless possibilities for creativity, especially during the holidays when you can team up with your best friends and craft your winter wonderland. For those seeking something beyond the building, there is a wide array of multiplayer maps with festive mini-games and seasonal adventures, ensuring holiday fun is for every kind of player. | © Mojang Studios

4. Fortnite

Fortnite has many holiday-themed skins, as well as special challenges that only appear during Christmas, so you won't find any better time of the year to play this battle royale. The game offers fast-paced gameplay and various game modes, making it perfect for knees-up with friends and family. | © Epic Games

3. Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley is not everyone's cup of tea, but it has a special charm during the holiday season with in-game Feast of the Winter Star. Up to four friends can dive into the game together and revel in Christmas activities like secret Santa and attending communal feasts – or take it up a notch and build the greatest, most sufficient farm to ever exist. | © ConcernedApe

2. Rocket League

Rocket League offers a plethora of activities for friends during the Christmas season, including holiday-themed items, challenges, and limited-time modes. The cross-platform play support allows players from various consoles or PCs to seamlessly join matches, making festive gameplay accessible to everyone. | © Psyonix

1. Among Us

Among Us stands out as one of the most straightforward multiplayer games to play during the Christmas holidays, which means players of any age can join in. To get you and your crew into the holiday spirit, InnerSloth LLC added new Christmas-themed hats and skins that keep players connected. | © InnerSloth LLC

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Winter holidays are the perfect time to gather with friends to play your favorite video games, and share some festive, positive spirit – and what better way to do that than through gaming together? In this article, we've collected the best multiplayer games to play with friends during the holiday season. Whether you’re into FPS shooters, challenging co-op missions, or just some good old-fashioned gaming, this list has something for everyone.

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Winter holidays are the perfect time to gather with friends to play your favorite video games, and share some festive, positive spirit – and what better way to do that than through gaming together? In this article, we've collected the best multiplayer games to play with friends during the holiday season. Whether you’re into FPS shooters, challenging co-op missions, or just some good old-fashioned gaming, this list has something for everyone.