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'Little Nightmares III' Revisits Scares On Oct 2025, Original Gets Enhanced Edition
Fans of the adorably sinister horror series Little Nightmares are in for a treat — or treats, plural, to be more accurate. A special showcase event for the franchise has confirmed the release date for the forthcoming Little Nightmares III , alongside two surprises: an enhanced edition of the original platformer, a brand-new VR instalment, and a stop-motion project.
The sequel launches for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and the newly released Switch 2 on 10 October, which is also when Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition will be available. Those who pre-order Little Nightmares III can revisit Six's journey on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC starting today, with the visual upgrade only coming to the Switch 2 in October.
Promising an improved experience over the first entry by Tarsier Studios, Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition features 4K resolution, 60fps gameplay, a choice between Quality and Performance modes that prioritise visuals and framerate, respectively, and 'RTX reflections, water effects, more particles, and volumetric lighting.'
Meanwhile, details for Little Nightmares: Altered Echoes , the franchise's VR debut, and a newly revealed stop-motion project are sparse, so their respective story premises, release windows, and launch platforms are anyone's guess.
Little Nightmares III bows on 10 October, with a 10-minute gameplay demo showing new protagonist pair Low and Alone stealthily exploring a rain-soaked stage called Carnevale and its dark, atmospheric environments and spooky enemies. An in-game costume set is included for pre-orders, alongside a remaster of the original game. For the first time in its history, the title will also introduce online co-op and a Friend Pass, allowing players to invite a buddy who doesn't own it to enjoy the horrors together.
Check out the full showcase event below:
Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth's theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia's greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.
