Highlights
- Little Nightmares 3 has been confirmed for a 2024 release, with a new co-op gameplay element that allows for solo play with an AI partner or online multiplayer co-op with a friend.
- The addition of co-op gameplay is a welcoming change that may attract new players to the fan base, especially those who enjoy the art style but are hesitant about single-player horror games.
Little Nightmares fans are rejoicing as Little Nightmares 3 has been confirmed at Gamescom in an announcement trailer that showcases co-op as a key gameplay element. This new addition to the Little Nightmares series gives fans of horror and platforming games a fresh release to look forward to next year.
Gamescom 2023 is off to a booming start with a vast number of major announcements already released from established gaming studios and indie developers. Among them are Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games, who just confirmed Little Nightmares 3 for a 2024 release.
The official announcement trailer for Little Nightmares 3 gives fans a solid look at what to expect in the next sequel in the Little Nightmares franchise. Similar to the previous two installments, the main characters are shown as small yet adventurous characters who must traverse through a massive environment, solving curious puzzles and surviving perilous leaps along the way. While familiar gameplay elements like climbing rickety ladders and evading monstrous enemies were shown, Little Nightmares fans also got to see the game's new co-op mechanic. Two small characters are shown holding hands, helping one another, and even leaping through a mirror together while journeying through a new hazardous world. Fans can also spot distinct tools carried by each character: one with a bow and arrows and the other bearing a large wrench.
Little Nightmares 3 will have not one but two protagonists, allowing for solo play with an AI partner or online multiplayer co-op with a friend. This marks a massive new change to the gameplay of Little Nightmares, as both the first and second games in the series were limited to single-player. The potential use of dedicated tools will also be new, as previously items were limited in use and were lost when advancing between levels.
The opportunity to bring a friend along for the terrifying journey in Little Nightmares 3 is a refreshing addition to the franchise. Fans who love the art style of Little Nightmares but avoid single-player horror games may now be more inclined to give Little Nightmares 3 a chance. The series has been beloved by many for its unique aesthetic and darker tone, and it is promising to see the developers making a massive leap in gameplay that will hopefully bring new players into the fan base with Little Nightmares 3.
Little Nightmares 3 releases in 2024 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
