Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Little Nightmares III – The Backstage, a new DLC launching June 12 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.
This new chapter pulls players behind the curtains of the eerie Carnevale, where shadows twist, puppets lurk and every spotlight hides something waiting to move.
Low Meets Dime, a New Ally With a Torch
In The Backstage, Low encounters Dime, a new child survivor who wears a hat fitted with a torch.
This small beam of light becomes essential as the duo navigates the hidden corridors and forgotten spaces behind Carnevale’s grand façade.
Light is not just a tool. It is survival.
A Race to Save Alone
Low and Dime must work together to uncover the truth behind the Carnevale’s illusions and rescue Alone, who has fallen into the clutches of the sinister Puppeteer.
The Puppeteer’s world is a maze of strings, shadows and stagecraft, where every step forward feels like walking into a trap.
Light as a Weapon, Darkness as an Enemy
The DLC introduces new threats that react to illumination, forcing players to:
- Use Dime’s torch strategically
- Navigate pitch black corridors
- Solve light based puzzles
- Avoid creatures that thrive in the dark
The Backstage leans heavily into atmospheric tension, turning every flicker of light into a lifeline.
A New Layer of Carnevale’s Mystery
The Backstage expands the lore of Little Nightmares III with:
- New environments hidden behind the main attractions
- Fresh enemy encounters
- A deeper look at the Puppeteer’s twisted domain
- Cooperative moments that test trust and timing
It is a behind the scenes nightmare that feels both familiar and unsettlingly new.