The puzzle adventure game Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam) in addition to the already planned Switch 2 and Switch versions. It’s expected to be released around the end of 2026, according to LEVEL-5.
Here is an overview of the game, via LEVEL-5 and the official website:
About
One year after the events of Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, a new story begins.
Steam Bison is an amazing American town, a place that’s grown even faster than London thanks to incredible new steam-powered technology.
Professor Layton and Luke are pulled into a new mystery when a strange event occurs in Steam Bison.
Supported Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
- Steam
Supported Languages
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Korean
- Traditional Chinese
- Simplified Chinese
New Features
- Mode: Coin Radar
- World Map
- Puzzles That Help the Town Grow
- New Companion Characters
- Cutscenes in Full 3D
- Mouse Support (excluding Nintendo Switch)
Game Features
- Puzzles Meet Invention
- Solve Puzzles to Progress the Story
- Interactive Puzzle Solving
- A Town Fueled by Invention
- Set in America
- The Town Hides a Great Mystery
- Layton and Luke Reunite
- A Host of Unique Characters
Puzzles
- Puzzle Design by QuizKnock
- The Most Puzzles in Series History
- Puzzle Hints
- Hint Coins
- Touch Controls
- Memo for Puzzle-solving
Voice Actors
- Professor Hershel Layton (voiced by Yo Oizumi) – Professor of Archaeology at Gressenheller University. A leading authority on puzzles, he’s widely known across London for solving countless mysteries. Until a year ago, he was rarely seen without his assistant, Luke.
- Luke Triton (voiced by Mio Imada) – A boy who has stood by Professor Layton’s side through countless mysteries. Currently lives in America due to family circumstances. His love of puzzles remains as strong as ever, and his knack for solving everyday mysteries around town has earned him the nickname “Great Detective Luke.”
- Elinora Allinston (voiced by Riho Yoshioka) – The younger of the twin sisters from the wealthy Allinston family. Though gentle and refined, she has a deep passion for invention and is a skilled mechanic in her own right, capable of repairing all manner of machinery.
- Elida Allinston (voiced by Riho Yoshioka) – The elder of the twin sisters from the wealthy Allinston family. Wise and dependable, she carries herself with greater maturity than Elinora. She is studying to become a stage actress, and her talent is already well regarded throughout the town.
- Eggmuffin Sonder (voiced by Mahiro Takasugi) – He is the town’s leading inventor and has been instrumental in Steam Bison’s rapid growth. Fully devoted to his craft, he spends his days tinkering away on useful inventions that have earned him the town’s trust.
- Bolt Allinston (voiced by Shinya Kote) – The wealthiest man in Steam Bison and an ambitious figure driving its rapid development. A major landowner and effectively the town’s mayor, he also serves as chairman of its governing body—the Gilded Council.
- Sheriff Bobsley (voiced by Koichi Yamadera) – The town’s justice-driven sheriff, fully devoted to keeping it safe. Quick to act and slow to think, he often charges headfirst into trouble. He rides a steam bike around town and likes to play up a slightly rough-around-the-edges persona.
- Falcon (voiced by Akio Otsuka) – An eagle named Falcon who takes offense at being mistaken for a vulture. He spends his days soaring over Steam Bison, gathering treasures.
- Mystella (voiced by Michaela Wako Sato) – A cheerful, fashion-forward girl who runs the town’s fortune-telling house. She keeps track of the puzzles that Layton and his companions have yet to solve. Never seen without her crystal ball, the true extent of her fortune-telling abilities remains a mystery.
Theme Song
- Composer: Joe Hisaishi
- Lyrics and Vocals: Lilas
Puzzles by QuizKnock
QuizKnock is an engaging media platform founded by Takuji Izawa, a renowned quiz champion from Tokyo University. It makes learning fun by sharing daily articles and videos that encourage curiosity and exploration. As of September 2024, their YouTube channel boasts over 2.34 million subscribers.
Watch a new trailer and voice actor interview video below.
Release Date Trailer
English
Japanese
Interview with the Voice Cast
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