If you’re anything like me, then you’ve been waiting for Little Nightmares 3 since before it was even officially announced. The game releases on October 10, but developer Supermassive Games has put a demo up on storefronts for free, and you can play it right now.
The demo will see you take control of Low and Alone in the game’s first area, The Necropolis–an abandoned city in the middle of a desert. Watch out for Monster Baby as you step into Little Nightmares 3 for the first time. You can play the demo solo or with friends in online co-op, but you must be playing on the same platform as Little Nightmares 3 crossplay is not available. However, it does support cross-generation play, so if you’re on a PlayStation 5, you can play with PlayStation 4 users.
None of your progress will be transferred to the full release of the game, although there doesn’t appear to be an end date for the demo, so you can replay the first area as many times as you’d like to tide you through to the launch date.
Little Nightmares 3 is the first multiplayer offering in the series, and follows the story of Low and Alone–two best friends looking to escape the haunting Nowhere. While it can be played co-op, you can still play solo with AI controlling the other character. The game releases October 10 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
$110 | Releases October 10
The Amazon-exclusive Mirror Edition costs $110 and includes all of the digital content found in the $60 Deluxe Edition as well as a handful of collectibles. The Mirror Edition comes with a cool Little Nightmares 3-themed collector’s box. Inside, you’ll find a vibrant steelbook case, miniature statue with Low and Alone figurines, a paperback art book, and more. You can preorder the Mirror Edition for PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
- Low and Alone Figurine (12cm)
- Steelbook Case
- Art Book
- Original Soundtrack on CD
- Sticker Set
- Themed Box
- Base game in standard plastic case
- Deluxe Edition in-game content
- 2 additional chapters as DLC
- Residents Costumes Pack – 4 Characters, 4 Costumes each
- Ferryman Costumes Set
- Dark Six Costumes Set (Preorder Bonus)
You’re essentially paying $50 for the collection of merch, which seems like a pretty good deal, especially when compared to some other collector’s editions in the $100 price range.
The figurine might be considered the marquee item in the Mirror Edition for many fans, but we also want to shout out the steelbook’s heartwarming design. Low is on the front cover, and Alone is on the back. Each character is reaching out for the other, so opening the case allows them to find their partner.
$60 | Releases October 10
If you don’t need the collectible goodies but want to play the post-launch DLC chapters, check out the $60 Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X. Along with the pair of DLC campaign add-ons, the physical Deluxe Edition comes with a bunch of extra costumes beyond the Dark Six Costumes preorder bonus. Here’s the full breakdown of the Deluxe Edition:
- Physical edition for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, or Xbox Series X
- 2 post-launch campaign chapters
- Residents Costumes Pack – 4 Characters, 4 Costumes each
- Ferryman Costumes Set – 2 Costumes
- Dark Six Costumes Set (Preorder Bonus)
$40 | Releases October 10
The standard physical edition is available to preorder for $40 on PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and Switch.