Little Nightmares III on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance

Game-Key CardUp to 30 FPS

Little Nightmares III is published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment and came out on October 10, 2025. The eShop lists 14 supported languages.

File size
10.7 GB
4% of the 256 GB internal storage
Physical release
Game-Key Card (download required)
The cartridge only unlocks a download
Frame rate
Up to 30 FPS
See modes below

Last checked November 2, 2026 · every figure links to its source

Specs

File size (current)10.7 GBsource
Physical formatGame-Key Card (download required)source
TypeNative Switch 2 game
TV modeDynamic 1189p-2016p · 30 FPSsource
Handheld modeDynamic 1080p · 30 FPSsource
Performance noteOnly one graphics mode on Switch 2 (PS5 and Xbox also have a 60 FPS mode).
US eShop price$39.99
Play modesTV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Languages (14)Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, American English, Polish, Thai
PublisherBANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
DeveloperBandai Namco Entertainment of America Inc
Release dateOctober 10, 2025

Questions

How big is Little Nightmares III on Switch 2?

Little Nightmares III needs 10.7 GB of storage. That is about 4% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is Little Nightmares III a Game-Key Card?

The physical release of Little Nightmares III is a Game-Key Card: the cartridge only unlocks a 10.7 GB download, so you need an internet connection and free storage to play it.

Does Little Nightmares III run at 60 FPS on Switch 2?

No. Little Nightmares III targets 30 FPS in TV mode at Dynamic 1189p-2016p; 30 FPS in Handheld mode at Dynamic 1080p. Only one graphics mode on Switch 2 (PS5 and Xbox also have a 60 FPS mode).

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