Level-5 revealed during a showcase event that Professor Layton and the New World of Steam will launch later in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, PS5, and PC via Steam. The announcement includes new gameplay features and expanded language support. This multiplatform approach follows the success of the studio's recent title Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time.
Level-5 provided an in-depth look at Professor Layton and the New World of Steam during its showcase on April 10. A press release confirmed the game's release later in 2026, expanding beyond the previously announced Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 versions to include PS5 and PC on Steam. The puzzle adventure series, first revealed in early 2023, takes place in Steam Bison, an American town powered by advanced steam technology, where Professor Layton and Luke reunite one year after the events of Professor Layton and the Unwound Future. Key features include puzzles designed by QuizKnock, a full world map, updated movement controls, puzzles that help the town grow, new companions, full 3D cutscenes, Switch 2 mouse support, and a coin radar mode. The game will support English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese at launch, with the Japanese voice cast announced but no details on an English dub. This move aligns with Level-5's recent multiplatform success, as Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time sold more than 1.5 million copies across PC, PS4/5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch platforms.
