Convention - Paris Games Week 2024: Inside Bandai Namco’s Dazzling Lineup

By Mulder, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 22 october 2024

At Paris Games Week (PGW) 2024, Bandai Namco's booth has once again drawn fans into an impressive showcase, where some of their most anticipated titles were featured, including Little Nightmares III, Unknown 9: Awakening, and Dark Souls, each offering new layers of excitement and gameplay advancements.

A haunting favorite among fans, Little Nightmares III introduces players to Low and Alone, two protagonists navigating terrifying realms known as the Spiral. This installment builds on the eerie and atmospheric legacy of the series but adds a twist: co-op play, allowing friends to share the tension-filled journey online. Low and Alone each bring unique abilities, such as Low’s bow-and-arrow and Alone’s giant wrench, essential for solving puzzles and escaping creepy enemies lurking in the shadows. With Supermassive Games now helming the series, Little Nightmares III promises refined mechanics and a chilling atmosphere that aligns with the series' dark charm, set for a 2025 release​

Unknown 9: Awakening captivated visitors with its narrative depth and rich transmedia backstory. Players step into the role of Haroona, a character equipped with mysterious abilities that tap into "the Fold," an alternate dimension interwoven with the game’s reality. Haroona’s journey pits her against a secretive group, the Ascendants, who seek to harness the Fold’s power for world-altering intentions. Played by Anya Chalotra, known for her role as Yennefer in The Witcher, Haroona’s character embodies resilience and mystique. This title aims for an October release across major platforms, delivering both thrilling gameplay and an immersive story that will tie into comics, books, and podcasts to build a multidimensional universe for fans​

While not a new title, Dark Souls remains a staple in Bandai Namco’s showcase, drawing in both veterans and newcomers to experience its iconic, challenging gameplay. At PGW, attendees can delve into the game’s intense combat mechanics, facing down epic bosses and navigating intricate landscapes that have defined the action RPG genre. Bandai Namco's ongoing support for the Dark Souls franchise continues to attract and inspire fans, proving the game’s enduring impact on players and its influence on the evolution of difficult but rewarding gameplay​.

Bandai Namco’s booth at PGW 2024 captures the diversity and immersive experiences that fans have come to expect, setting the stage for these games' upcoming releases and their broader narratives, which will unfold across various media. For fans, PGW offers a hands-on experience that only deepens the anticipation for what lies ahead in Bandai Namco’s exciting slate of games.

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