Little Nightmares III
Developer(s)Supermassive Games
Publisher(s)Bandai Namco Entertainment
Director(s)Wayne Garland
Producer(s)Coralie Feniello
SeriesLittle Nightmares
Platform(s)
Release
  • WW: 2024
Genre(s)Puzzle-platform, survival horror
Mode(s)Single player, multiplayer

Little Nightmares III is an upcoming puzzle-platform horror adventure video game developed by Supermassive Games and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.[1] It serves as a stand-alone sequel to the first two Little Nightmares games.[2] The game follows two new child protagonists, Low and Alone, as they navigate through The Nowhere and escape from a looming threat.[3] It is scheduled for a 2024 release.[4]

Gameplay

Like its games beforehand, Little Nightmares III takes place in a 2.5D world. The player must explore the world, occasionally encountering platformer-like situations or being blocked by puzzles that must be solved to proceed. Unlike the first two games, the player can now go solo alongside an AI companion or with another player in online co-op.[5] The two main characters have different gameplay mechanics, with Low wielding his bow and arrow, and Alone using her wrench.[6]

Development

In 2021, Tarsier Studios confirmed that Little Nightmares II would be its last entry as they were acquired by Embracer Group in December 2019; but since the Little Nightmares intellectual rights belong to Bandai Namco, the publisher intends to continue the series without Tarsier.[7]

In August 2023, Little Nightmares III was unveiled at Gamescom's Opening Night Live.[8][9] Unlike its predecessors, the game is solely developed by Supermassive Games instead of the franchise's original developer.[10] Supermassive had prior experience on the Little Nightmares franchise for developing the enhanced PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S ports of the previous game.[11]

A tie-in podcast series, titled "The Sounds of Nightmares", was also announced and released its first two episodes on Bandai Namco Europe's YouTube channel on August 22.[12][13]

References

  1. ↑ Shea, Brian (23 August 2023). "Little Nightmares 3 Announced For 2024 Release, Developed By Until Dawn Studio". Game Informer. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  2. ↑ Bell, Alice (23 August 2023). "Supermassive are making Little Nightmares 3, but are sticking close to the series' DNA". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  3. ↑ Conditt, Jessica (22 August 2023). "Little Nightmares III will let you drag a friend through The Nowhere in 2024". Engadget. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  4. ↑ Romano, Sal (22 August 2023). "Little Nightmares III announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  5. ↑ Barbosa, Alessandro (August 22, 2023). "Little Nightmares 3 Adds Co-Op To The Spooky Platformer Series". GameSpot. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  6. ↑ Hoban, Brie (2023-11-28). "Little Nightmare 3's Low and Alone Protagonists Explained". Game Rant. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  7. ↑ Robinson, Andy (19 February 2021). "Little Nightmares developer Tarsier confirms it's finished with the series". Video Games Chronicle. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  8. ↑ Damian, Arthur (22 August 2023). "Little Nightmares III Revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live". The Escapist. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  9. ↑ Little Nightmares 3 - Reveal Trailer | gamescom 2023, retrieved 2023-12-30
  10. ↑ Woodrow, Ryan (23 August 2023). "Little Nightmares 3 is coming in 2024, developed by Supermassive Games". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  11. ↑ Scullion, Chris (22 August 2023). "Little Nightmares 3 has been announced". Video Games Chronicle. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  12. ↑ Joshua, Orpheus (August 23, 2023). "Little Nightmares Official Audio Fiction Podcast Series Announced, "The Sounds of Nightmares," First 2 Episodes Available". Noisy Pixel. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  13. ↑ "The Sounds Of Nightmares". Bandai Namco Europe. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
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