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Little Nightmaresfans are rejoicing asLittle Nightmares 3has been confirmed at Gamescom in an announcement trailer that showcases co-op as a key gameplay element. This new addition to theLittle Nightmaresseries gives fans ofhorror and platforming gamesa fresh release to look forward to next year.
Gamescom 2023 is off to a booming start with a vast number of major announcements already released from established gaming studios and indie developers. Among them are Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games, who just confirmedLittle Nightmares 3for a 2024 release.
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The official announcement trailer forLittle Nightmares 3gives fans a solid look at what to expect in the next sequel intheLittle Nightmaresfranchise. Similar to the previous two installments, the main characters are shown as small yet adventurous characters who must traverse through a massive environment, solving curious puzzles and surviving perilous leaps along the way. While familiar gameplay elements like climbing rickety ladders and evading monstrous enemies were shown,Little Nightmaresfans also got to see the game’s new co-op mechanic. Two small characters are shown holding hands, helping one another, and even leaping through a mirror together while journeying through a new hazardous world. Fans can also spot distinct tools carried by each character: one with a bow and arrows and the other bearing a large wrench.
Little Nightmares 3will have not one but two protagonists, allowing forsolo play with an AI partneror online multiplayer co-op with a friend. This marks a massive new change to the gameplay ofLittle Nightmares, as both the first and second games in the series were limited to single-player. The potential use of dedicated tools will also be new, as previously items were limited in use and were lost when advancing between levels.
The opportunity to bring a friend along for the terrifying journey inLittle Nightmares 3is a refreshing addition to the franchise. Fans who love the art style ofLittle Nightmaresbut avoidsingle-player horror gamesmay now be more inclined to giveLittle Nightmares 3a chance. The series has been beloved by many for its unique aesthetic and darker tone, and it is promising to see the developers making a massive leap in gameplay that will hopefully bring new players into the fan base withLittle Nightmares 3.
Little Nightmares 3releases in 2024 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
