Nintendo Switch players must repurchase Little Nightmares for Enhanced Edition.

Owners of Nintendo Switch must buy the game again.

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Sam Gupta28 September 2025Last Update : 1 week ago

Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition upgrade for Nintendo Switch players unavailable because of "technical constraints"

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Bandai Namco announced that owners of Little Nightmares on Nintendo Switch cannot upgrade to the Enhanced Edition on Switch 2 and must purchase the game again. This decision was made public on September 28, 2025.

5 Key Takeaways

Owners of Little Nightmares on Nintendo Switch must repurchase the game.
Bandai Namco cited "technical constraints" for the decision.
PS4 owners can upgrade to PS5 Enhanced Edition for free.
Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition launches on October 10, 2025.
Little Nightmares 3 also releases on the same day.

Fast Answer: Owners of Little Nightmares on Nintendo Switch must buy the game again for Switch 2.

According to Bandai Namco, “technical constraints” are the reason for this decision. This contrasts with other platforms, where original owners can upgrade for free, such as on PS4 to PS5.

Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition launches on October 10, 2025, and will only be playable on Nintendo Switch 2. Little Nightmares 3 is also set to release on the same day.

“Due to technical constraints, owners of Nintendo Switch consoles and Little Nightmares (2017) won’t be able to get access to Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition.”

— Bandai Namco

Important Information: Owners of the original game on Nintendo Switch will need to purchase the Enhanced Edition separately.