Bandai Namco’s Hit Puzzle Platformer Series ‘Little Nightmares’ is Coming to VR Soon

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Scott Hayden
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Bandai Namco announced that a new entry into the hit puzzle-platformer franchise Little Nightmares is coming to VR.

Called Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, the game is currently in development by Iconik Studio, known for its work on both Quest title Hunting VR (2024) and King Pong (2021) for PC VR headsets.

Details are still thin, so there’s no word yet on target platforms or potential release window, which leaves more than a few question marks. What is certain though is we’re in for some more of the franchise’s creepy, atmospheric horror.

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Additionally, the game’s official copy reads: Every step echoes closer… does this tune sound familiar, little ones? Check out this Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes teaser for the upcoming game, coming soon.

While the 45-second teaser trailer offers little insight into whether the game is going for a Moss-style third-person view, or a more immersive first-person view, we did get a brief glimpse at the franchise’s iconic Music Box, which is seen throughout the series across puzzles and environmental storytelling.

We’ll have our eyes peeled for any more information on Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes in the meantime. As the trailer was released by Bandai Namco Europe, we’re hoping to learn more at the company’s next big gaming expo appearance, which is slated to be Gamescom 2025—kicking off August 20th in Cologne, Germany.

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Scott Hayden
Well before the first modern XR products hit the market, Scott recognized the potential of the technology and set out to understand and document its growth. He has been professionally reporting on the space for nearly a decade as Editor at Road to VR, authoring more than 4,000 articles on the topic. Scott brings that seasoned insight to his reporting from major industry events across the globe.

  • Ooo! I loved the first two games, and Moss was absolutely incredible in VR. Looking forward to this for sure!

  • ichigo

    I got little nightmare multiple times for different platforms and really enjoyed it. These games are perfect for VR. Even though it's still a niche market if they don't shrink their customer base with modernity it should sell well.

    But in the age of "modern audience" and million dollar corpo tick boxing i don't pre-order or get that excited until i hear it's safe after it's release. Will be keeping my eye on the comments made by the current staff and departments upon PR.

    I hope the HR department doesn't dictate the game design. And they don't ask a " "consultation studio" " to " "help" " them with story and characters.

  • david vincent

    Note that the two first games are already playable in VR thanks to UEVR (a shame Road to VR is not much into VR modding)