This patch provides tons of Gameplay and UI improvements as well as a first-level preview for the upcoming GOTD (Game-of-the-decade) edition.

New Features

• Rework menu and hud entirely
  
• Add the first level of the new campaign "GOTD-Edition"
  
• Add framework for unlockables
  
• Add more soundtracks and sound effects to improve immersion and Christmas mood
  
• Add savegame management to enable continuing the game from a previous state
  
• Add scores and statistics
  
• Add new animations for Santa
  
• Add credits screen
  
• Add several new props
  
• Add weather effects
  

Improvements

• Made Santa control scheme more direct
  
• Improved balancing and playability for all levels
  
• Improve visuals and sounds when teleporting
  
• Make settings accessible in-game
  
• Improve and update splash screen
  
• Improve overall menu experience
  
• Actually, make the "Grinch" Elf behave as designed
  
• Improve rendering performance
  
• Improve camera
  

Bugfixes

• Fixed an issue with button triggering
  
• Fixed an issue with disappearing animations