Bandai Namco revealed today, on the sixth anniversary of Little Nightmares’ release, that the homegrown franchise has achieved an impressive milestone, with over 12 million units sold across its various games. The Little Nightmares series has captivated players worldwide with its dark, whimsical narrative and haunting gameplay.
The franchise began with the original Little Nightmares, released in 2017, which was developed by Tarsier Studios and produced by Bandai Namco Europe. The game introduced players to the character Six, as they attempted to escape the Maw, an eerie underwater vessel filled with grotesque inhabitants.
The sequel, Little Nightmares II, released in 2021, continued the spine-chilling story with a new protagonist, Mono, a young boy wearing a paper bag on his head. Mono encounters the girl in the yellow raincoat, setting them both on a journey to explore various locations in Pale City, a place twisted by the humming transmission emanating from the Signal Tower.
The franchise also expanded to the mobile gaming platform with Very Little Nightmares, released in 2019. Developed by Alike Studio, this game challenged players to escape the Nest while uncovering more of Six’s backstory.
Arnaud Muller, CEO of Bandai Namco Europe, expressed pride in the franchise’s growth and success, acknowledging the collaborative efforts of Bandai Namco Europe, Tarsier Studios, Engine Software, and Supermassive Games to create engaging games while expanding the franchise across various media.
Lucas Roussel, Publishing Director and Little Nightmares Executive Producer at Bandai Namco Europe, also shared his appreciation for the growing community. He noted that while the team believed Little Nightmares had something special from the start, they continue to be amazed by the fans’ commitment to the franchise. Roussel expressed gratitude to the dedicated fanbase and confirmed that work is ongoing to determine what the future holds for the franchise.
The Little Nightmares series invites players to confront their childhood fears in a dark, whimsical tale. The first installment, Little Nightmares, follows the character Six as they try to escape the Maw, a vast vessel inhabited by corrupted souls searching for their next meal. Little Nightmares II, a suspense-adventure game, features Mono, a young boy trapped in a world distorted by an evil transmission. Together with his new friend Six, Mono embarks on a quest to uncover the source of the mysterious Transmission.
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