Little Nightmares 3 characters
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Little Nightmares 3 release window, platforms, trailers, and more

Return to Nowhere.

The third entry in the beloved Little Nightmares series is gradually on its way to give us a scare once more. This time, you’ll experience the thrill of brand-new characters as they try to escape the petrifying Nowhere.

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Here’s everything you need to know about Little Nightmares 3, including a release window, platform, trailers, and story details.

When does Little Nightmares 3 come out?

Originally slated for a 2024 release, Little Nightmares 3 is now expected to hit the shelves in 2025. This delay was announced by the developer, Supermassive Games, who cited the need for additional time to enhance the game’s quality.

Little Nightmares 3 gameplay
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News about Little Nightmares 3’s release date may come soon, considering the game will be featured at Gamescom 2024. If we’re lucky, it could mean an early 2025 launch, but depending on the development process, it could end up being much later.

What systems will Little Nightmares 3 be on?

Little Nightmares 3 will be available to play on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Wishlists are currently available for Steam and PlayStation, while the rest will likely follow suit once more updates drop.

Little Nightmares 3 trailers

The hype surrounding Little Nightmares 3 began with its Announcement trailer, which provided a brief gameplay teaser in Nowhere’s desolate universe. You’ll remember this place from previous installments, diving into the dark depths of frightful dreams.

While there haven’t been any trailers since this debut, we did get a substantial 18 minutes of gameplay in the barren desert of Necropolis. If you’ve played the games before, the walkthrough offers the same eerie feeling you’ve likely experienced in the original and its sequel. The soundtrack is utterly haunting, but that’s just one of the many things we love about Little Nightmares.

The gameplay of Little Nightmares 3 is reminiscent of its predecessor as you strategize your escape. Puzzles and challenges await you across Nowhere, including a Monster Baby that is the stuff of nightmares.

Who do you play as in Little Nightmares 3?

Low and Alone are the two playable characters in Little Nightmares 3. Low has been lost in the Spiral, a location that’s a “cluster of dystopian lands.” As a tinkerer, Alone wants to know all the ins and outs of this mysterious universe to satisfy her curious nature. Together, these two best friends must survive to get them back home.

Low and Alone
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It’s worth noting that the previous protagonists, Mono and Six, don’t seem to be associated with the newest entry. However, the game’s producer, Coralie Feniello, confirms that there will be nods to the past titles, ensuring that the essence of the series is not lost in this new installment. If you haven’t played the other games, don’t worry; the third installment is a stand-alone story.

Does Little Nightmares 3 have co-op?

The Little Nightmares series has primarily been a single-player game, but now the third entry will introduce an online co-op mode. That means you can conquer LN3’s many challenges with a friend or family member or play solo using an AI companion. It should be noted that couch co-op play will not be available, as it will remain strictly online for multiplayer.


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