Following its October release across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo platforms, Little Nightmares III is set to expand. The game’s inaugural DLC, titled “The Backstage,” now has an official launch date. If you’ve been traversing the game’s unsettling world with a friend, you’ll want to coordinate soon—the new content arrives on June 12.
Unveiled during today’s Future Games Showcase, “The Backstage” marks the debut entry in the Secrets of the Spiral expansion pass. Developed by the team at Supermassive Games—known for their work on Until Dawn—under publisher Bandai Namco, this expansion invites players to delve deep into the sinister underbelly of the Carnevale. The reveal trailer offers an eerie glimpse of the new protagonist and reinforces the franchise’s signature brand of unsettling, atmospheric horror.
Watch the trailer for Little Nightmares III: The Backstage below:
While my initial critique of Little Nightmares III noted that the gameplay felt somewhat familiar, it remains a captivating and haunting experience. You can read my full assessment of the base game here.
Little Nightmares III is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC. Prepare for “The Backstage” arriving next week on June 12.
