'The Backstage,' the first DLC chapter for the dark gothic horror game 'Little Nightmares III'—beloved for its uniquely eerie mise-en-scène and grim fairy-tale narrative—is set to launch on June 12.

Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled the trailer for 'Little Nightmares III: The Backstage' at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase held today (the 7th). 'The Backstage' is the first DLC chapter included in the 'Secrets of the Spiral' expansion pass for 'Little Nightmares III.'

The 1-minute and 44-second video highlights a gloomy backstage area filled with bizarre hanging dolls, giant scissors, and a massive sewing machine. The footage features the two young protagonists, each wearing a unique lampshade and hat, working together to navigate the darkness. The trailer showcases tense chase sequences—rendered in polished yet unsettling Unreal engine graphics—as the pair uses a flashlight to fend off shadow monsters and evade the grasp of a colossal overseer that dominates the space.

The first DLC chapter for 'Little Nightmares III,' 'The Backstage,' will officially launch on June 12, 2026, for PC, PS, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.