Little Nightmares III Release Date Announced with Enhanced Edition and Teased VR Version
In exciting news for fans of the dark, charming horror series Little Nightmares, publisher Bandai Namco has revealed the release date for Little Nightmares III, set for October 10th across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and Switch 2. Additionally, an Enhanced Edition of the original 2017 game is scheduled to launch alongside the new installment.
The Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition offers visual upgrades, including 4K resolution and 60fps gameplay on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It features advanced effects such as RTX reflections, water effects, enhanced particles, and volumetric lighting, with options to prioritize either graphics or performance. Pre-orders for Little Nightmares 3 grant early access to the Enhanced Edition, which is available now on certain platforms, with Switch 2 receiving it in October. The game will also be released for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Meanwhile, Bandai Namco teased a new VR version titled Little Nightmares: Altered Echoes, backed by a brief trailer.
Details are scarce, including the developer and target platforms, but the teaser promises a new take on the haunting world. Additionally, a stop-motion Little Nightmares project was hinted at, raising speculation about a potential TV adaptation, though no specifics are provided. Tarsier Studios, the original developer, is now working on a new project called Reanimal, an co-op horror adventure set for release later this year.
To sum up: The Enhanced Edition is out now for those who pre-order Little Nightmares 3. The main game and this edition launch on October 10th, with the new VR installment and Tarsier's Reanimal planned for later release.
