Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition Upgrade Skipping Switch Due to Technical Issues
▼ Summary
– Nintendo Switch owners of Little Nightmares cannot upgrade to the Enhanced Edition on Switch 2 and must purchase it again.
– Bandai Namco cited “technical constraints” as the reason for not allowing the upgrade on Nintendo Switch consoles.
– In contrast, PS4 owners of the original 2017 version can upgrade to the PS5 Enhanced Edition for free.
– The Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition is only playable on Nintendo Switch 2 and not on the original Nintendo Switch.
– Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition and Little Nightmares 3 are both scheduled to launch on October 10, 2025.
Nintendo Switch owners of the original Little Nightmares game face a disappointing reality: they cannot upgrade to the upcoming Enhanced Edition on the Switch 2 and must purchase the title again. Bandai Namco has officially addressed this situation, attributing the decision to unavoidable technical limitations. This policy creates a stark contrast with the treatment of players on other consoles, where free upgrades are being offered.
According to a recently published FAQ, “technical constraints” are the definitive reason preventing any upgrade path for Switch users. The statement clarifies that these limitations make it impossible for those who own the 2017 Switch version to access the new Enhanced Edition without a separate purchase. This means Switch players are uniquely affected, as the company confirmed that PlayStation 4 owners, for instance, will receive a complimentary upgrade to the PS5 version.
The publisher’s official communication leaves little room for ambiguity. It explicitly states that due to these technical hurdles, owners of the original game on Nintendo Switch will need to buy the Enhanced Edition again for it to be playable on the new hardware. The FAQ also serves as a reminder that the Enhanced Edition is designed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 and will not be compatible with the original Switch console.
Fans can mark their calendars for October 10, 2025, which is the shared release date for both Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition and the highly anticipated Little Nightmares 3. This dual launch promises a significant day for followers of the eerie puzzle-platformer series.
(Source: Nintendo Everything)
