Little Nightmares III Additional Chapter, "Backstage," Now Available!

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  • Little Nightmares III Additional Chapter, "Backstage," Now Available!
  • Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that the first additional chapter, "Backstage," for the suspense adventure game "Little Nightmares III" is now available. This chapter introduces a new character and follows the protagonist, Low, on a quest to rescue her friend Alone.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 12, 2026

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Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that the first additional chapter, "Backstage," for the suspense adventure game "Little Nightmares III" is now available. This chapter introduces a new character and follows the protagonist, Low, on a quest to rescue her friend Alone.

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June 12, 2026
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that the first additional chapter, "Backstage," for the suspense adventure game "Little Nightmares III" is now available. This chapter introduces a new character and follows the protagonist, Low, on a quest to rescue her friend Alone.

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Bandai Namco Entertainment is pleased to announce that the first additional chapter, "Backstage," for the suspense adventure game "Little Nightmares III," available on Nintendo Switch™ 2/ Nintendo Switch™/ PlayStation®5/ PlayStation®4/ Xbox Series X|S/ Xbox One/ PC digital versions, has been released today.

To commemorate the release, a launch trailer has also been unveiled.

◆Additional Chapter 1: "Backstage" Now Available!

Today, we have released an additional chapter featuring new characters.

◆Launch Trailer Now Available!

To celebrate the release of the additional chapter, a launch trailer is now available!

◆Other Series Titles Also Available!

Additional Chapter 1: "Backstage" Now Available!

This first additional chapter, released today, is set in "Backstage," following the "Carnival" featured in the main game "Little Nightmares III." The Expansion Pass, which includes this additional chapter, is also on sale, so please check it out.

Welcome to "Backstage."

Low and Alone, while exploring the Spiral, are suddenly torn apart.

To find her best friend, Low ventures into the deepest darkness of the Carnival—the "Backstage"...

There lurks the Puppeteer, seeking "living canvases" for his next "masterpiece."

Don't let the light fade—

To avoid being consumed by the shadow world, Low relies on "Dine," who wears a light-up torch hat.

It's all Low can trust. Will she be able to rescue Alone from the Puppeteer?

*The main game "Little Nightmares III" is required to enjoy this product.

*This product is included in the Expansion Pass "Secrets of The Spiral." Please be aware of duplicate purchases.

Launch Trailer Also Available!

To coincide with the release of the first additional chapter, a launch trailer has been released. It features the new character "Dine" whom Low encounters, so please take a look!

[Little Nightmares III] Additional Chapter 1 - Backstage Launch Trailer

First VR Game in the Series: "Little Nightmares VR Altered Echoes"

Now Available!

Dive into the nightmare that unfolds before you!

Players take on the role of Dark Six, embarking on a solitary journey to reclaim her lost self. There is only one way to escape the terrifying fate that awaits her: to "reunite with her other self."

Confront the immersive nightmare world!

Purchase on each platform here!]

PlayStation®VR2 Here / Meta Quest Here / Steam®VR Here

■ "Little Nightmares VR Altered Echoes" Official Website: https://ae-lnvr.bn-ent.net/

About "Little Nightmares III"

"Let's go together, into the childhood nightmare."

Embark on a new adventure in the beautiful yet terrifying world of Little Nightmares.

In "Little Nightmares III," the new protagonists Low and Alone join forces to find a way to escape "The Nowhere."

Survive in a dangerous world filled with delusions, solve puzzles, evade traps, and confront the lurking dangers.

■ "Little Nightmares III" Official Website: https://lo3al.bn-ent.net/

■ "Little Nightmares" Series Official SNS Account (@LN_JP): https://twitter.com/LN_JP

Series Titles Now Available!

About "Little Nightmares"

A young girl named "Six" is trapped in a mysterious, colossal vessel called "The Maw."

The story begins as Six attempts to escape The Maw. For young Six, The Maw is both a prison and a playground. In the confined spaces where the danger of death lurks everywhere, can she use her wits alone to survive and find the exit?

"Little Nightmares" Official Website: https://ln.bn-ent.net/

About "Little Nightmares II"

A boy named "Mono" is trapped in a world dominated by the "Transmitter Tower."

Together with "Six," a girl in a yellow raincoat, they head towards the tower to expose the source of evil spreading across the world through television. However, the residents of the town stand in their way, attempting to block their path. Can Mono uncover the mystery behind the tower and save Six from her terrifying fate?

"Little Nightmares II" Official Website: https://n6ls.bn-ent.net/

Product Information

Product Information

Little Nightmares III

Supported Platforms

Nintendo Switch™ 2/ Nintendo Switch™/ PlayStation®5/ PlayStation®4/

Release Date

Now Available

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Number of Players

1 (2 online)

Genre

Suspense Adventure

Copyright

Little Nightmares™III & ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

Official Website

https://lo3al.bn-ent.net/

Please be sure to include the copyright notice and the following disclaimer.

*Screenshots are from a development build.

Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

©2026 Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

"PlayStation Family Mark," "PlayStation," "PlayStation," "PS5 Logo," "PS5," "PS4 Logo," and "PS4" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

©2026 Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC. Meta Quest and the Meta logo are trademarks of Meta Platforms, Inc.

©2026 Valve Corporation. Steam and SteamVR are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation.

*Information is current as of the date of this announcement. Content is subject to change without notice after release. Thank you for your understanding.

FAQ

When can I play the first additional chapter of "Little Nightmares III"?

It was released today and is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC digital versions.

What is the synopsis of the "Backstage" chapter?

It's a story where the protagonist Low explores the "Backstage," a place behind the scenes where the Puppeteer lurks, to rescue her best friend Alone. A new character, "Dine," also appears.

What is required to play the additional chapter?

You need the main game "Little Nightmares III" and the Expansion Pass "Secrets of The Spiral," which includes the additional chapter.

What is the first VR game in the series?

It's titled "Little Nightmares VR Altered Echoes" and is currently available.

I'd like to know about other titles in the "Little Nightmares" series.

"Little Nightmares" and "Little Nightmares II" are also available. Each offers a different protagonist and story.