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Little Nightmares III Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Genre | Survival Horror, Puzzle-Platformer, Co-op |
| Initial Release | 2025-10-10 |
| Developer | Supermassive Games |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Setting | The Nowhere / The Spiral |
| Perspective | 2.5D Side-Scroller |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Multiplayer | 2-Player Online Co-op Only |
| Unique Feature | The first game in the series designed for co-op, featuring two new protagonists with unique, complementary tools for puzzle-solving and survival. |
Little Nightmares III System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (1080p @ 60fps, LOW settings) – Low Preset.
tune Recommended (1080p @ 60fps, HIGH settings) – High Preset.
Little Nightmares III Laptop Recommendations
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 11 (64-bit)
Windows 11 is a mandatory requirement, which may exclude users on older systems.
- memoryDirectX: Version 12
DirectX 12 is required.
- save_altStorage Note: 30 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
An SSD is strongly recommended for faster loading times.
Little Nightmares III: Map Size and Regions
The game features a linear, 2.5D structure across four main chapters. Each chapter is a distinct, horrifying location within The Spiral, including the sand-ravaged 'Necropolis' (home to the giant Monster Baby), the gloomy 'Candy Factory', and the grotesque 'Carnevale'.
Little Nightmares III: Post-Launch Content / DLC
A 'Secrets of The Spiral' Expansion Pass is available, which will add two additional game chapters. These are scheduled for release in Q2 2026 and Q4 2026.
Little Nightmares III Skills & Upgrades Overview
Progression is based on puzzle-solving and traversal using each character's unique tool. Low uses a bow and arrow to hit switches and cut ropes, while Alone uses a wrench to turn mechanisms and smash barriers. There are no traditional skill trees; progression is about mastering the co-op mechanics and finding new tools like the Parasol for gliding.
Little Nightmares III: Game Editions
The game is available in a Standard Edition ($39.99), a Deluxe Edition ($59.99 - includes the Expansion Pass for two future chapters and cosmetic packs), a retail Mirror Edition (includes a figurine), and a premium Premium Spiral Edition (includes a music box figurine base).
Little Nightmares III: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
The game does not support cross-play at launch. Co-op is limited to players on the same platform family (e.g., PS4 with PS5).
Little Nightmares III Specific Game Elements
Little Nightmares III Weapons
- securityBow and Arrow (Low) (Utility / Ranged)
Low's primary tool. Used to hit distant switches, cut ropes, and stun smaller enemies.
- securityWrench (Alone) (Utility / Melee)
Alone's primary tool. Used to turn mechanisms, smash weak walls and objects, and deliver finishing blows to stunned enemies.
Little Nightmares III Vehicles
- directions_carNone (N/A)
The game is focused on on-foot, 2.5D platforming and exploration. There are no controllable player vehicles.
Little Nightmares III Characters
- personAlone - Playable Protagonist (playable)
A confident child with red pigtails who wields a wrench.
- personLow - Playable Protagonist (playable)
A spindly-limbed child in a white raven mask who wields a bow and arrow.
- personMonster Baby - Antagonist
The giant, doll-like 'Resident' of the Necropolis chapter.
- personThe Supervisor - Antagonist
A creepy, multi-armed woman who stalks the Candy Factory like a spider.
Top 3 Characters:
One of the two playable protagonists. He wears a white raven mask and uses a bow and arrow for puzzles and combat. 2. Alone: The second playable protagonist. She has red pigtails and uses a wrench to smash barriers and turn mechanisms. 3. Monster Baby: The giant, doll-like antagonist of the Necropolis chapter, whose laser-beam eye turns living beings to stone.
Little Nightmares III Missions / Objectives
- flagMain Campaign
Objective: A linear, 4-5 hour cinematic campaign divided into four chapters. The goal is to guide Low and Alone through the horrifying locales of 'The Spiral' and escape.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
The Spiral: The main objective of the 4-5 hour campaign is to guide Low and Alone through the game's four horrifying chapters to find a way out of The Nowhere. 2. Solve Co-op Puzzles: The core gameplay objective, requiring players to combine Low's bow and Alone's wrench to overcome environmental challenges. 3. Survive the Chase: A recurring objective involving tense and unforgiving chase sequences where players must flee from the monstrous 'Residents' of each chapter.
Little Nightmares III Companions / Summons
- groupCo-op Partner (Human (Player/AI))
Ability: The game is designed around a duo. In solo mode, the second character is controlled by AI. In online co-op, they are controlled by another player. Cooperation is mandatory for solving most puzzles.
Little Nightmares III Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkLore Items
Location/Use: Hidden items and environmental details that subtly build the world and story without explicit text or dialogue.
Top 3 Collectibles:
Items: Hidden items and environmental details that subtly build the world and story. 2. Pre-order/Deluxe Cosmetics: Exclusive outfits for Low and Alone, such as the 'Dark Six Costumes Set'. 3. Secret Puzzles: Optional, hidden puzzles that reward observant players.
Little Nightmares III Armor
- shieldNone
Focus/Stats: The game does not feature an armor system. The protagonists are vulnerable children, and survival depends on stealth and evasion. Outfits are purely cosmetic.
Little Nightmares III Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomCosmetic Costumes
Details: The Deluxe Edition includes the 'Ferryman Costumes Set' and the 'Residents Costumes Pack'. The pre-order bonus grants the 'Dark Six Costumes Set'.
Little Nightmares III Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game is the first in the series built for co-op. It supports 2-player online co-op only. There is no local couch co-op, a decision that has been widely criticized. The game includes a 'Friend's Pass,' allowing one owner to invite a friend to play for free. A single-player mode with an AI companion is also available.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is set in 'The Spiral,' a cluster of disturbing places within the nightmarish world of The Nowhere. It follows two new child protagonists, Low and Alone, as they work together to escape. The story is told minimally through environmental details, exploring themes of fear and vulnerability from a child's perspective.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Asymmetrical Co-op Puzzles: The game's core design. Low and Alone have unique tools (bow and wrench) that are both required to solve the majority of environmental puzzles, forcing constant cooperation. 2. Stealth & Chase Sequences: The primary method of dealing with the giant, monstrous Residents. Players must run, hide, and tiptoe to survive, culminating in thrilling and often unforgiving chase sequences. 3. 2.5D Platforming & Depth Perception: Players navigate environments on a 2.5D plane, which adds a sense of depth. However, this can also lead to platforming challenges and trial-and-error deaths due to issues with depth perception.
Little Nightmares III Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is Little Nightmares III?It is the third game in the horror-platformer series and the first to be built for co-op. It follows two new child protagonists, Low and Alone, as they try to escape a nightmarish world.
- help_outline Can I play it in local couch co-op?No. The game only supports 2-player online co-op. It does not have any local or split-screen multiplayer, a decision that has been widely criticized.
- help_outline Do both players need to own the game?No. The game includes a 'Friend's Pass,' which allows someone who owns the game to invite a friend to play the entire story with them online for free.
- help_outline Is it still made by the original developers?No. The original developer, Tarsier Studios, was acquired and moved on to a new IP. Little Nightmares III was developed by Supermassive Games, known for titles like Until Dawn and The Quarry.