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Little Nightmares III Marks Franchise Pivot With New Studio and Online Co‑Op

Supermassive took over development because Tarsier exited the franchise following its 2019 acquisition.

Overview

  • The game launched on October 10, 2025 across major platforms with two new playable protagonists, Low and Alone.
  • It is the first entry in the series with full online co‑op, with a solo option that pairs the player with an AI companion.
  • Low uses a bow for ranged interactions and puzzles while Alone wields a wrench for close‑up mechanics, shifting the series’ gameplay dynamics.
  • The story is a standalone chapter set in The Spiral within the broader Nowhere universe, featuring locales such as the Necropolis, Candy Factory, and Carnevale.
  • Early coverage praises the atmosphere yet notes reservations about co‑op constraints, including fixed character roles per run, one partner per save, and separate files to swap partners.