Little Nightmares 3: A Perfect Fit for Spooky Season—With a Twist

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Okay, so here’s the deal with Little Nightmares 3—it’s like, got this weirdly epic backstory. Tarsier Studios, who originally birthed it, got snapped up by Embracer Group back in 2019. But plot twist: Bandai Namco clung to the rights of the series. Anyway, after kinda sitting on it for a while, they finally announced in August 2023 that Little Nightmares 3 was in the works. And guess who’s steering this spooky ship now? Supermassive Games—the brains behind Until Dawn and Dark Pictures. Wild, right?

Originally they said, “Yeah, 2024 for sure,” but then they totally backtracked. Fast forward to May 2024, and boom—delayed to 2025. But hey, October 10, 2025, is now the magical date. Perfect timing, like the pumpkin spice of video games season but with a twist.

Oh, and about that co-op thing—uh, there’s a catch. But I’ll get there in a sec.

### Split Fiction: Proof Co-Op Games Are Still a Thing

So, apparently, co-op games are all the rage with horde and shooter styles, but story-driven ones? Not so much. Enter Hazelight Studios, doing their own groovy thing. “A Way Out” came out in 2018 and was basically a co-op prison break adventure. It was a riot. Then they dropped “It Takes Two” in 2021, which got even crazier. It grabbed some awards and a massive fanbase.

This year, Split Fiction took that wacky co-op formula and ran with it. Critics loved it, gave it rave reviews. It’s like people can’t get enough of these duo adventures. A big win? Bringing local co-op back. It’s been a ghost in gaming for ages, even though classics like GoldenEye 007 and Borderlands once ruled with it.

### Little Nightmares 3 Co-Op: But a Twist

Now, Supermassive is going big on the co-op for Little Nightmares 3. Here’s where things get tricky. Unlike Hazelight, they ditched local co-op. You’re stuck with online-only, as per an interview with Wayne Garland from Supermassive. They’re worried local co-op feels too “party,” which apparently clashes with the game’s dark vibes.

No kidding, it’s kinda disappointing. Both characters are like, in the frame together constantly. Seems like a missed opportunity or maybe they just played it safe? But props for adopting Hazelight’s “Friend Pass” so your buddy doesn’t need to buy the game too. Score!

### The Switch 2 Dilemma

Here’s what really chaps my hide: Little Nightmares 3 would be perfect for the Nintendo Switch 2 as a local co-op experience. Think about it, the system’s literally got Joy-Cons for days. Little Nightmares isn’t exactly a finger gymnastics challenge, control-wise. Plus, the Switch 2’s screen is gonna be sweet.

Anyway—wait—where was I? Right, so yeah, the game releases in 2025. It’s shaping up to be a scream but missing that couch co-op magic. Honestly, just hoping it all works out in the end, like, fingers crossed, right?

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I mean, who knows? Maybe they’ll surprise us. But for now, we wait.