Little Nightmares III follows the journey of Low and Alone, two friends looking for a way to escape The Nowhere – a whimsical & nightmarish world. As the two make their way through the Spiral, a cluster of disturbing and dangerous places, such as the Necropolis, they encounter signature elements that have made Little Nightmares so unique, from clever puzzles and dangerous threats to memorable creatures such as Monster Baby. 

The sequel adds new variety to gameplay, where each character carries their own iconic item – a bow and arrow for Low and a wrench for Alone – that they will use to help them in their journey. Teamwork also brings a new element to Little Nightmares III. For the first time in the franchise, players can face their childhood fears with a friend, as the game will be playable in online co-op, letting players take on the role of one of the two new characters, Low or Alone, in this dreadful world. The game will also be fully playable in single player with AI controlling the second character.

As the Little Nightmares universe continues to expand, Bandai Namco also announced  The Sounds of Nightmares, a new podcast series composed of six episodes. The podcast follows the story of Noone, a young girl who is committed to the Counties Psychiatric Institute to deal with her ever-worsening nightmares. She is under the care of Otto, the Counsellor, a man who has dedicated his life to helping kids. As their sessions unfold, Otto’s past and Noone’s nightmares seem destined to collide. Listen to the first two episodes here.

Little Nightmares III is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2024.