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Little Nightmares Complete Edition

Little Nightmares: Deluxe Edition

Little Nightmares Complete Edition immerses you in a dark, whimsical tale that confronts your childhood fears on Nintendo Switch. Help Six escape The Maw—a vast, mysterious vessel inhabited by corrupted souls looking for their next meal. Includes the full base campaign alongside all three chapters of The Secrets of The Maw expansion starring The Runaway Kid.

  • NSP · 3.03 GB
  • vv1.0.2
  • FW 17.0.1 or later+

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ROM details

ROM name
Little Nightmares Complete Edition
Also known as
Little Nightmares: Deluxe Edition
Genre
Platformer
Developer
BANDAI NAMCO
Published by
Nintendo
Release date
May 18, 2018
Series
Little Nightmares
Version
v1.0.2
Title ID
01002FC00412C000
Size
3.03 GB
File type
NSP
Required firmware
17.0.1 or later or later
Content type
Base game
Features
Dark Whimsical Puzzle-Platforming: Guide Six, a tiny girl in a yellow raincoat, through "The Maw"—a massive, submerged vessel inhabited by corrupted, monstrous beings looking for their next meal.

Emulator compatibility

Compatibility for Little Nightmares Complete Edition. Rows marked Tested were run by us; Reported rows link to the community source they came from. See how we test.

EmulatorPlatformDevice testedFPSStatusNotesResult from
RyujinxWindowsRyzen 7 7800X3D / RTX 4070 / 32 GB DDR560PlayableThe Game was working awesomeReported

Known issues

  • 3D Depth-Perception Platforming Missed Jumps: Due to the fixed 2.5D camera angle, precise jumping across narrow planks or beams can occasionally misalign along the Z-axis depth plane.

Version history

Every released update for Little Nightmares Complete Edition, newest first.

VersionReleasedSizePatch notes
v1.0.1210 MBFixed minor checkpoint trigger bugs in The Residence DLC chapter. Optimized memory management to slightly reduce respawn load times. Addressed minor localization text alignment issues and amiibo scanning responsiveness.
Base Game3.03 GB—

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What is this Game?

Little Nightmares Complete Edition Switch NSP seeks to be more than just another entry in the long-running series of indie horror-platforming releases. The “Generous Checkpoint Autosaves and Intuitive Stealth Mechanics” are already available for the accessibility and tension of casual horror fans, but with its intricate environmental puzzles, terrifying chase sequences, and interconnected Secrets of The Maw narrative, it offers a deeply atmospheric and unforgettable psychological thriller experience.

The dual-approach design is an attempt by Tarsier Studios and Bandai Namco to accommodate the needs of both casual players seeking dark fairytale storytelling and hardcore platforming purists who appreciate no-death speedrun challenges (Hard to the Core criteria) and hidden collectible hunting. The overall package stands out as a masterclass in visual storytelling, which is important since fans celebrate its eerie world-building and haunting audio design.

Little Nightmares Complete Edition — frequently asked questions

Are all DLCs included directly in the Complete Edition?

Yes, all three chapters of The Secrets of The Maw expansion (The Depths, The Hideaway, and The Residence) plus cosmetic masks are included on the cartridge and digital download.

Does Little Nightmares Complete Edition support multiplayer?

No, it is strictly a single-player narrative horror-platformer experience.

What framerate does the game run at on Nintendo Switch?

The game targets 30 FPS in both docked (720p dynamic) and handheld (540p–720p dynamic) modes.