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Little Nightmares 3 Launches With New Studio, Co-Op Play and Two Protagonists

Bandai Namco retained the IP, selecting Supermassive after Tarsier moved on from the series.

Overview

  • Supermassive Games developed the new entry after Tarsier Studios, acquired by Embracer in 2019, left the franchise while Bandai Namco kept control of the IP.
  • The game released on October 10, 2025 across major platforms, introducing online co-op alongside a solo mode with an AI partner.
  • Players choose between two new leads: Low, who uses a bow and occasionally an umbrella, and Alone, a tinkerer who wields a wrench for puzzles and interactions.
  • GadgetMatch reports co-op limitations that include one friend per session, a locked character choice per save, and the need for separate save files to swap partners or play solo.
  • Coverage notes a more lukewarm reception than earlier entries, crediting the atmosphere but questioning the shift from the series’ earlier style.