Today marks the 3rd day of 2024, and it’s just the very beginning of this year, where in the gaming realm, much excitement awaits with the upcoming release of many games in 2024. The famous survival horror game Little Nightmares is also part of the list of games coming in this year. Well, we all know that Little Nightmares 3 is coming this year, which pumps up the awaited excitement for gamers and fans. As for now, the game seems to be wanting to double the gaming excitement with the announcement of Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition coming in this year too.
About Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition
The expectation of Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition, a remaster of the first game from the series, is hyped up and might be announced soon as the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has rated the title. The details regarding the enhancements to Little Nightmares, originally launched in 2017, are scarce in the listing. However, some insights into the game’s narrative can be gleaned from its current ESRB rating.
What Does the Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition ESRB Rating Say?
The rating outlines the platforms and offers a description of the game, describing it as an adventure platformer where players take on the role of a girl (Six) aiming to escape a nightmarish world. The description notes some detailed sequences that may be unsettling for certain gamers, involving depictions of death and scenes of blood while controlling Six, the protagonist of Little Nightmares. It’s important to mention that the ESRB listing is currently inaccessible at the time of writing.
Rumours Before 2024
Reports about an upgraded edition of Little Nightmares surfaced in 2023, initially leaked by the South Africa Film and Publication Board. Since then, information on the game has been relatively limited. Meanwhile, Bandai Namco Entertainment, the publisher, have been actively involved in the development of the third instalment in collaboration with Supermassive Games.
Notably, the developer also worked on Little Nightmares 2: Enhanced Edition, released in 2021. While the release of Little Nightmares 3 is targeted for 2024, there are indications that the original game might feature in Bandai Namco Entertainment’s publishing launch schedule for the new year.
In addition, according to reports from sources like Gematsu, enthusiasts of the Little Nightmares franchise can look forward to enhancements in 2024, as the ESRB lists Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition for current-generation platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Details of This Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition
Information on the gameplay enhancements and modifications in Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition remains limited. For insights, players can refer to Little Nightmares 2 and its enhancements for next-generation platforms when the updated version was launched for current-generation platforms.
These enhancements featured two modes: Performance mode, boosting gameplay to 2160p and 60 fps, and Quality mode for higher resolutions. Other upgrades included immersive audio adjustments, ray-tracing capabilities, and more. Similar enhancements might be expected in Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition, though only time will reveal the specifics.
No Announcement From the Officials Yet
Despite no official announcement from Bandai Namco Entertainment and Supermassive Games, the ESRB listing suggests that news about the title might be imminent. With Little Nightmares 3 set for release in 2024, the enhanced version of the original 2017 game, namely Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition could serve to rekindle interest in the series. This would provide new players with the opportunity to experience Little Nightmares using modern technology.
Simultaneously, the third instalment could offer a distinctive experience, featuring two main playable characters (Protagonists Alone and Low) and diverse gameplay mechanics. Additionally, if you’re unfamiliar with the upcoming Little Nightmares 3, this article covers the revealed details about this game, be sure to check it out as a heads-up before the game arrives.
Final Say
That’s all about the potential upcoming of Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition for now, and being a huge fan of the Little Nightmares game series, we are also eagerly waiting for the officials to bring on an official announcement of the enhanced edition and the possibility of revealing the release date at the same time.
2024 is going to be a hit for Little Nightmares with Little Nightmares 3 and the potential release of Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition, and once they’re released for play, we’ll sure check it out and you can also share your thoughts of the game on our Twitter and Instagram. In the meantime of waiting, why not share some excitement on other games coming in January 2024 such as Tekken 8?