North Pole Workshop Is Almost Ready to Operate
Santa’s workshop is about to get a lot busier! Indie developers Ania Pienio and Michael Szyszko have announced that their debut game, North Pole Workshop, will launch on PC via Steam on December 4, 2026. The developers also revealed a new release date trailer, offering a closer look at the Christmas-themed multiplayer co-op experience. You can check it out for yourself right below.
North Pole Workshop lets up to four players team up as elves working in Santa’s legendary toy-making factory. Players must complete Santa’s gift list, discover new toy recipes, and work together to keep production running smoothly. The adventure takes place across magical locations, including the Arctic Oasis, Polar Station, Alpine Chalet, and Crystal Caves, each presenting unique challenges that reward teamwork and creative problem-solving.
The game will also participate in Steam Next Fest, which begins on October 19. Players can try a demo featuring the newly revealed Alpine Chalet level, where nutcrackers launch fabric from toy cannons. Elves must catch the flying material and turn it into toys such as teddy bears and dolls.
Across 18 levels and six distinct locations, players will combine materials like wood, plastic, fabric, and metal to craft more than a dozen types of toys. They can transport goods by hand, conveyor belts, trains, reindeer, and other methods while customizing their elf outfits, wrapping paper, and ribbons.
Players can also choose how they approach each level. Those looking for a relaxed experience can hide the timer and work at their own pace, while players seeking a challenge can aim for three-star ratings by completing tasks as efficiently as possible.
With its festive setting, cooperative gameplay, and toy-making chaos, North Pole Workshop could be a fun choice for friends and families looking for a little Christmas magic this holiday season.