Fans of the eerie puzzle-platformer series have reason to celebrate as Bandai Namco has officially announced a Little Nightmares Showcase dedicated to Little Nightmares 3. Scheduled for June 24 at 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST, this will be the first substantial update since the game's delay from its original 2024 window to 2025. The announcement came via a cryptic 13-second teaser featuring carnival-themed visuals, though streaming platforms weren't specified (YouTube and Twitch are likely candidates).

This showcase arrives amidst significant behind-the-scenes changes for the franchise. After Tarsier Studios—creators of the first two games—were acquired by Embracer Group in 2019, development shifted to Until Dawn studio Supermassive Games. While some fans questioned this transition, Supermassive's expertise in cinematic horror (evident in the Dark Pictures Anthology) suggests they may deliver a worthy successor.

The timing is particularly interesting, coming just two weeks after Summer Game Fest 2025. Bandai Namco's decision to host a standalone event suggests they want Little Nightmares 3 to avoid being overshadowed by larger announcements. Industry insiders speculate the showcase will finally confirm a 2025 release date, possibly alongside a playable demo.

Meanwhile, Tarsier Studios continues work on Reanimal, their spiritual successor to Little Nightmares revealed in August 2024. With no recent updates on that project, 2025 could become a landmark year for fans of atmospheric horror, featuring both Little Nightmares 3 and potentially Reanimal.