Little Nightmares III, which promised a shift in gameplay from its predecessors, officially launched on the 10th. It immediately climbed to the number two spot on Steam's global charts, proving that fans remain interested in the new series entry.

The stewardship of the franchise has shifted from Tarsier Studios to Supermassive Games. We are introduced to new protagonists, 'Low' and 'Alone', following 'Six' and 'Mono'. This duo must navigate a surreal realm known as the 'Spiral' to find their way out.

Low handles a bow, while Alone wields a wrench. These tools can be used to reach high ledges, swat down airborne enemies, smash obstacles, or operate machinery. Crucially, the game now supports co-op multiplayer, a first for the series. If you prefer to play solo, an AI will take the reins of the other character.

Early reception for Little Nightmares III has been 'Mostly Positive' (with 176 reviews sitting at a 75% approval rating). Fans are praising the dark, signature aesthetic and the fresh dynamic of the new protagonists and co-op gameplay. However, some players have noted that co-op is restricted to online-only, and the AI companion has been described as a bit of a hindrance during solo play.

Elsewhere, Battlefield 6 is sitting at number one just a day before its official release. With a Metacritic score of 84—a significant improvement over the 68 managed by its predecessor, Battlefield 2042—expectations are high. Digimon Story: Time Stranger, which launched on the 3rd, maintains its ranking with a 'Very Positive' rating. Meanwhile, Absolum, the latest project from the Streets of Rage 4 development team, arrived on the 9th and has been consistently near the top of the charts.

In the concurrent players leaderboard, the Blue Protocol IP title 'Blue Protocol: Star Resonance' reached 14th place with 94,459 players at launch. However, it has received a 'Mostly Negative' rating due to English-only support, poor server stability, a UI that feels like a mobile port, and aggressive monetization.