The Little Nightmares Showcase has lived up to all the expectations of fans of the franchise. And the good news is that, although some fans thought Little Nightmares III might be delayed until 2026 due to the proximity of Reanimal’s release, the truth is that this will not be the case. Not only that, but Bandai Namco Games has already confirmed the release date for the third installment of the franchise.
Little Nightmares III
The game is announced for release on October 10th, and in addition to the previous versions, a Nintendo Switch 2 edition is being added. Therefore, Little Nightmares III will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store). Developed by Supermassive Games, the game is now available for digital pre-orders on all versions except the Nintendo versions.
There will be three physical versions: standard edition, Mirror Edition, and the Spiral Edition, but the latter will only be sold through the official Bandai Namco Entertainment store. The Mirror Edition includes the following content:
- Base game
- Original soundtrack
- Stickers
- 12cm figurine
- Metal case
- Themed box
- Art book
- Digital edition pre-order bonus:
- Dark Six Costumes Set
- Deluxe Edition content
The Bandai Namco Entertainment Store-exclusive Spiral Edition will feature all the content from the Mirror Edition, plus the following:
- Music base
- 22cm Nome controller / phone holder
- Nome Embroidered Brooch
- Nome Costumes Set
The prices of these physical editions have not been revealed, but we do know the details of the digital editions and their prices. The Standard Edition will have the following prices depending on the market: $39.99, £34.99, €39.99, ¥4,950 and will include: Base game, Dark Six Costumes Set as a pre-order bonus (Suited for both characters Low and Alone—a twisted reflection of the girl who escaped The Maw) and the Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition game as an additional pre-order bonus.
It is important to note that the Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition can be downloaded starting today, although it is only available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. We’ll tell you more about this version of the classic later.
The Deluxe Edition, on the other hand, will be priced at $59.99, £49.99, €59.99, or ¥6,490 and will have everything included in the Standard Edition plus the following:
- Secrets of the Spiral Expansion Pass: With two Additional Chapters to Play and delve deeper into the eerie lands of The Spiral. These additional tales enrich the experience and let you uncover hidden secrets, new perspectives, and unexpected horrors. Also is included Ferryman Costumes Set, exclusive to the Expansion Pass. A mysterious figure familiar to all children in The Nowhere. This costume set is suited for both characters Low and Alone.
- The Residents Costumes Set: Conceal your identity in The Nowhere and embrace your dark side by wearing the costumes of some of The Residents of the two previous games: The Janitor, The Twin-Chefs, The Lady, The Hunter. Each costume goes in a set of two, suited for both characters Low and Alone. Prepare to enter a world where fear wears many faces. Two young friends, lost in a frightening world not made for children. If they cannot find a way out of this Nowhere place, they’ll be condemned to a fate worse than death.
Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition
It had been leaked before, but now its existence is official. Developed by Engine Software, this enhanced edition of the classic will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will be on sale starting October 10 with Little Nightmares III, but can be obtained for free starting today by pre-ordering the third installment of the franchise. This version is enhanced with 4K 60 frames per second graphics, but importantly, players can choose between two modes: Quality Mode or Performance Mode, depending on whether they want to boost the visuals or prefer the best framerate. Technical improvements include RTX reflections, more developed particles, more realistic water effects, and other additions. Other small tweaks in the gameplay have also been made.
The price of the game when it’s released outside of the Little Nightmares III pre-order campaign is currently unknown. It’s also unknown whether users who purchase the physical version of Little Nightmares III will also be able to get it for free.
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes
One last piece of news about the franchise: the future arrival of this new VR game. It’s titled Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, and for now, there’s no further information beyond the teaser you can see below.
With this news, we now only need to know when Reanimal will be released. Some fans consider it the “real Little Nightmares III” because it was created by the team behind the first two Little Nightmares. It’s expected to be released in 2025.
