Jingle Jam is returning for another year of charity fundraising, and the first games joining its 2026 Games Collection have now been revealed. Chained Together and Len’s Island will headline the initial announcement, with more than 15 additional games set to join the collection when the campaign officially begins on December 1.
The annual event brings together game developers, publishers, content creators and their communities to raise money for charitable causes. One of its biggest attractions is the Games Collection, a selection of premium games donated by participating developers and publishers, which supporters can receive in exchange for qualifying donations. The initiative has been running since 2011 and has helped Jingle Jam raise millions for charity.
This year’s first additions offer two rather different experiences. Chained Together, the cooperative platforming game from Secret Mode, challenges players to work together while attempting to climb out of the depths, with their characters literally connected by a chain. Meanwhile, Len’s Island from Fireshine Games takes players into an open-world survival crafting adventure built around exploration, construction and survival.
The 2026 collection will become available on December 1 at 5 PM GMT, with supporters able to receive the games by donating £35 or more through participating creator fundraising campaigns. More than 15 additional titles will be revealed when the collection launches, although Jingle Jam has yet to disclose what else will be included. Previous collections have featured games such as Core Keeper, Tactical Breach Wizards, Old World, Two Point Campus, Citizen Sleeper and Frostpunk, giving supporters a good idea of the variety that can be expected.
There will also be a special in-game reward for Chained Together players. Starting December 1, players will be able to unlock the Jingle Jam Winter Warmer skin, a festive outfit featuring a winter knit jumper, a SpecialEffect logo on the back and chain-heart patches on the sleeves. The free cosmetic has been created specifically for Jingle Jam 2026 and supports SpecialEffect, one of this year’s charity partners.
Sarah Hoeksma, Chief Marketing Officer at Fireshine Games, discussed the publisher’s return to the campaign for a fifth consecutive year.
“Jingle Jam is a highlight of our year, and we’re proud to be back for a fifth year running. Every year it shows what the games industry, creators and players can achieve when they come together. Len’s Island is a perfect fit: a big open world to build, explore and survive in, with a wonderfully generous community behind it. We can’t wait to see players and creators dive in this December, all while supporting eight brilliant charities.”
Both Chained Together and Len’s Island will also receive dedicated fundraising events during the second week of Jingle Jam. These will include gameplay streams, creator challenges and additional activities, with more information expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
Jingle Jam raised £3.5 million during its 2025 campaign, bringing the event’s lifetime fundraising total to more than £31 million. For 2026, the organizers are hoping to build on that achievement while supporting eight charitable organizations: Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), War Child UK, Become, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, Make-A-Wish, SpecialEffect, The Trevor Project and WWF UK.
More than 500 content creators have already registered to participate in this year’s fundraising campaign. Among them are DanTDM, Yinrun Huang, Elz The Witch, Tubbo, Smosh, Talia Mar, Zentreya, Jack Manifold, Outside Xbox, The Spiffing Brit, RTGame and the event’s founders, The Yogscast.
While the Games Collection is one of Jingle Jam’s biggest attractions, supporters don’t need to be established content creators to participate. Anyone can register through the official Jingle Jam fundraising page on Tiltify and raise money alongside the participating creators. Those who donate £35 or more to eligible campaigns will receive keys for the Games Collection.
With Chained Together and Len’s Island kicking off the announcements, there are still plenty of games left to be revealed ahead of December 1. Given the collection’s history of including a diverse selection of indie and established releases, the remaining announcements should be worth watching, particularly for players looking to discover something new while supporting a good cause.