South Park: Snow Day

South Park: Snow Day

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Developer	Question LLC
Publisher	THQ Nordic
Rating(s)	ESRB: M (Mature) PEGI: 16+ ACB: MA15+
Writers	Trey Parker Matt Stone
Release Date(s)	March 26, 2024
Platforms	Xbox Series X/S PlayStation 5 PC (Windows) Nintendo Switch

Official Description

Join Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny, in three-dimensional glory, to celebrate the most magical day in any young child’s life - a snow day! A massive blizzard has thrown the town into chaos and, more importantly, canceled school.

Play with up to three friends, use matchmaking, or solo the game with ally bots and battle through the snow-piled town of South Park. Engage in frenetic, action-packed combat against warring factions in an all-new story where you make the rules. Equip unique weapons and deploy devastating, upgradable special abilities on a new adventure to save the world and enjoy a day without school.

It’s a snow day, dude!

Story

A monstrous blizzard has engulfed the small Colorado town of South Park, cancelling school and sending the adults into panic-buying toilet paper and hoarding supplies. Eric Cartman is ecstatic and recruits you—the “New Kid” from previous games—to join him and the gang for the most glorious snow day ever. What starts as a fun fantasy snow-war with wizards and elves quickly turns weird. Cartman claims there are factions at war (elves vs humans) in his backyard fortress “Kupa Keep,” and you’re pulled into investigating the chaos, uncovering that things are not as innocent as snow-ball fights. As you progress you realize the blizzard might have supernatural causes, dark matter is involved, betrayals happen and the “kids’ game” escalates into full-on boss fights, kidnappings, brainwashed townsfolk, etc. In short: what begins as childish make-believe turns into actual stakes for the town—and your snow day may be the last one ever, unless you save everything and everyone.

KEY FEATURES

It’s an all-new 3D co-op game.
A blizzard of epic proportions has blanketed the town of South Park and it’s up to Cartman, Stan, Kenny, Kyle, and you, as the New Kid, to save the town.
Experience cooperative gameplay for the first time ever in a South Park game with up to three friends or ally bots - unleashing powerful, coordinated attacks on your foes.
Equip and upgrade devastating melee and ranged weapons. Deploy special abilities and powers that will bring hordes of enemies and epic bosses to their knees.
Use a wide range of iconic cosmetics and customize your New Kid with endless possible combinations from beanies to Cheesy Poof T-shirts to chin balls.

GAMEPLAY MECHANICS

Up to 4 player coop (you + up to 3 friends, or bots) in a 3D action-adventure/hack-and-slash style.
Missions launch from a hub area (Kupa Keep) and you select a mission, pick your load-out: weapons (melee & ranged) + upgrade cards + “bullshit cards” that massively alter rules.
During runs you collect resources: toilet paper (in-game currency), dark matter, loot containers. These let you upgrade cards, gear, buy cosmetics, etc.
Powers: there are special abilities (e.g., Bubble Shield, Fart Escape, Snow Turret) you unlock and equip to give variance to runs.
The game exhibits roguelike elements: repeated runs, build variety, pick cards and modifiers each time. Some missions have modifier “Infernal Pacts” to raise difficulty.
Visual and thematic shift from the earlier 2D/RPG style of the series to this 3D, more accessible co-op action.

FACTIONS

Humans: under Cartman (and you) defending Kupa Keep.
Elves: (led by Kyle) who allegedly plotted an attack on Kupa Keep.
Townsfolk/Parents: Victims of the blizzard and dark matter chaos.
Dark Forces: (Mr. Hankey’s dark matter scheme) that transcend simple kid-war play and become the true threat.

MAIN CHARACTERS

Eric Cartman – The instigator of the snow day, creator of Kupa Keep, calls the shots and drags everyone into this mess.
Stan Marsh – One of the core boys, has his own territory (Marshwalker) and gets pulled into the power struggle.
Kyle Broflovski – Leads the elves’ faction (or is accused of it), investigates causes of the blizzard.
Kenny McCormick – When he’s not dying, he’s mixing fantasy roleplay and the snow war with the rest.
The New Kid – That’s you: player-created character, joins the boys, carries the game forward.

ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS & CAMEOS

Butters Stotch – Acts as Paladin Butters in the fantasy play, keeps track of cards.
Randy Marsh – Gets frozen in Stark’s Pond early, later reveals dark matter involvement.
Mr. Hankey – Yes, the Christmas Poo becomes antagonist via dark matter, boss fight.
Jimbo Kern & Ned Gerblanski – Townspeople recruited for side-quests (toilet paper shortage, etc.).
Cameos: numerous characters from South Park appear as NPCs, card dealers, sellers: e.g., Jimmy Valmer (card dealer), Henrietta Biggle (tarot card NPC).

LOCATIONS

Kupa Keep – The hub/home base in Cartman’s backyard from which you launch missions.
Main Street / Town Square – Snow-covered central town area, mission zones.
South Park Elementary – Snow-bound school building used as part of missions.
Stark’s Pond – Early quest area where Randy is frozen.
Forest / SoDoSoPa / Backyards – Various outdoors and suburban zones for missions, loot, bosses.

BOSSES

Kyle Broflovski (High Jew Elf King

Kyle appears as a boss early in the game, under the “elf king” motif.
This fight represents one of the major turning-points in the snow-war story.
The battle is staged in his territory and involves some of his special attacks tied to the elf theme.

When: At the end of Chapter 1 (“Stark’s Pond”) / early part of the story. What to expect: Kyle plays the leader of the “elves” faction, and the fight has some thematic flavor (elves, etc).

Kenny McCormick (Princess Kenny)

Kenny appears in a boss fight under the “Princess Kenny” persona.
This adds some flavorful variety: though usually a supporting character, here he takes a boss role.
His fight comes after Kyle in the sequence of major bosses.

When: After Kyle, in Chapter 2 or 3 depending on mission choice. What to expect: Kenny takes on a boss role which includes his distinctive Princess Kenny aesthetic.

Stan Marsh (Ranger Stan / Marshwalker)

Stan is featured as a boss when he’s equipped with a powerful axe (as per game story).
His fight signals a shift in the narrative (you fight one of the core group).
It tends to be more challenging because of the heightened stakes.

When: Around Chapter 3 (“The Tests of Strength”) or when the story shifts gears. What to expect: Stan has acquired a powerful axe in the story, making this boss fight more serious.

Eric Cartman (Grand Wizard King Cartman)

Cartman becomes a boss in his “Grand Wizard King” role.
This is a key moment in the story, involving Cartman’s betrayal and dark-matter plan.
His boss fight is both narrative-heavy and mechanically significant — you might face unique modifiers or heightened difficulty.

When: Later in the campaign, after you’ve progressed into the backyard/backyards segment. What to expect: Cartman plays the mastermind role in story, and this fight likely has narrative weight (betrayal, stakes).

Mr. Hankey (Final Boss: Scheisse-Hulud)

Mr. Hankey becomes the final boss, transformed into a giant worm-monster variant named “Scheisse-Hulud”.
The final battle takes place in Hell’s Pass (or a similarly epic location) and wraps up the main story.
This fight is designed to test everything you’ve learned and forces you to use your load-out, cards and strategies.

When: Final Chapter (“Hell’s Pass”) of the game. What to expect: Mr. Hankey transforms into a giant worm-monster form named “Scheisse-Hulud”. The story culminates here

Bonus / Mini-Boss: Snow Plow (The Beast)

While not always counted among the “major story bosses”, the “Snow Plow” (aka The Beast) is a notable challenge during Chapter 3.
The mechanic is different: the Snow Plow drives through arenas and reaching you can cause a fail. You’ll need to clear enemies and manage the doors/generators.
It’s sometimes optional or skipped if certain sub-quests are chosen.

When: As part of Chapter 3’s optional/alternate mission path. What to expect: This fight is very different from standard boss fights — it involves a vehicle-type hazard (the plow) and arenas with locked doors.

CURRENCIES

There are three different currencies adopted in the game:

Toilet Paper: Picked up through looting treasure chests and other containers. They can be used to raise the rarity of a selected Upgrade Card, or to reshuffle the deck of Cards. Unused Toilet Paper held at the end of the chapter may not be brought forward.
Dark Matter: Picked up through looting treasure chests and other containers or rewarded from Infernal Pacts. They can be used to unlock Perks. Unlike Toilet Paper, players get to keep their accumulated Dark Matter after completing a chapter.
Platinum Points: Rewarded from Achievements in the game, or Infernal Pacts. They can be used to purchase costumes from the Bazaar.

POWERS

Bubble Shield - Reflect projectiles back at your attackers.
Bullrush: Fart yourself forward through enemies, charging and carrying them with you.
Cheesing: Drug your enemies with cat urine to make them temporarily fight for you.
Drone Bomb: Release a drone that seeks enemies and explodes after a short delay.
Fart Escape: Fart yourself up to safety and gross out the enemies in your wake.
Gravity Bomb: Release a drifting void that sucks enemies in and damages them.
Healing Totem: Plant a totem that heals you and your allies for a short time.
Snow Turret: Construct a mechanical monstrosity that fires snowballs for you.

DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT

Following the game's prologue, players are given the opportunity to create their avatar with various costumes, hairstyles and emotes. After completing the tutorial, players may visit the Bazaar situated in the Kupa Keep changing their customization.

SEASON PASS:

GOOD TIMES WITH WEAPONS

An all-new weapon variation of the Wand: the Ninja Star ranged weapon. It also includes three brand-new upgrade cards and new cosmetics.

NICHOLE’S HOME BREW

The Board Girls have unleashed diabolical new Home Brew rules for Snow Day, featuring game-altering modes like The Floor is Lava, Air Superiority, and Super Pissed Off.

HAMMER

Stand firm against the darkness and assume the mantle of a Paladin to bring swift and glorious justice to the battlefield with the all-new Hammer melee weapon. Smite your enemies with ground-shattering attacks and protect your allies with powerful shields and buffs.

ASSPEN PACK

Get ready to hit the slopes with the Asspen Cosmetics Pack featuring iconic outfits from the season 6 episode, “Asspen.” Ski Goggles Fluffy Earmuffs Iconic Jester Hat Puffy Jacket

SNOW BALL

The all-new snowball is perfect tool for all those who mastered the other weapons in the game. Unleash devastating new effects on enemies and grant powerful supporting effects on your allies too.

CRED PACK

A kid today is defined by their hydration drink – and their swag. Impress your friends and show the world how much CRED you have. The CRED Cosmetics pack gives you plenty of CRED with a fresh hairstyle, a CRED hoodie, and a cape.

PAID DLC:

UNDERPANTS GNOME PACK

The Underpants Gnome Cosmetics Pack includes the Underpants Gnome hat, a stylish beard, and a green tunic.

FREE DLC:

NONCONFORMIS WEAPON VARIATION PACK

Abandon the normy daggers and seize these malevolent Sickles. Drain the lifeblood of the unworthy and repurpose their essence to power the darkness within you. This reskin of the daggers comes with upgrade cards and macabre new cosmetics.

BIGGER, LONGER & UNCUT ANNIVERSARY PACK

Celebrate 25 years of "South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut" with these all-new cosmetics

TO DANSE WITH THE VEILED HORDE

Gather up to three fellow souls and delve into four maps "Main Street", "South Park Elementary", "Town Square" and beyond.

BEAR-SERKER PACK

Intimidate your enemies with this grizzly warrior costume. Look ripped and sweet with a kid-drawn six pack, facial tattoos, and vicious bear helmet. It’s the perfect outfit to show everyone you are here to pillage and burn!

420 PACK

Celebrate 420 with new cosmetic items for SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! Featuring fresh outfit items for your New Kid. Includes: Hat: Reggae Beanie Beard: The Woodsman Beard: Trimmed Tunic: Tie-Dye Tunic: 100% Hemp Tegridy T-shirt

TO DANSE WITH THE RAVENOUS SHADOWS

School is cancelled and Henrietta is bored. Join her efforts to pierce the veil and she will allow you “To Danse with Ravenous Shadows” of South Park. Face waves of dark foes, upgrade your weapons, and master more dark powers to earn new cards from Henrietta. This new game mode provides an endless onslaught of enemies to enhance your dark powers.

RELEASE DATES

Xbox Series X/S - March 26, 2024
PlayStation 5 - March 26, 2024
PC (Windows) - March 26, 2024
Nintendo Switch - March 26, 2024