Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Release Date Countdown

Release date

Dec 10, 2026

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Release date last updated Oct 16, 2026

Platforms: SwitchSwitch 2PS5PC
Genres: PuzzleAdventure
Developer: Level-5
Publisher: Level-5
Where to buy: Nintendo eShop
Rating: RP — Rating Pending

About this game

Level-5's puzzle adventure series returns as Professor Layton answers Luke's call to Steam Bison, an American boomtown whose runaway growth runs on steam technology, where a mysterious incident pulls the pair into their next great mystery.

Story & setting

One year after the events of Unwound Future, Luke sends word from America: Steam Bison, a town that has outgrown even London thanks to revolutionary steam technology, is shaken by a mysterious incident, and Professor Layton crosses the Atlantic to join his old apprentice.

Gameplay

A puzzle-filled fantasy adventure in classic Layton form: explore Steam Bison, meet its eccentric residents, and take on brainteasers and larger puzzle trials woven into the story as Layton and Luke dig into the town's mystery.

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Frequently asked questions

When does Professor Layton and the New World of Steam come out?

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is scheduled to release on Dec 10, 2026. The countdown above shows the time left in your local timezone.

What platforms is Professor Layton and the New World of Steam on?

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is coming to Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PC.

Who makes Professor Layton and the New World of Steam?

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is developed by Level-5 and published by Level-5.

What time does Professor Layton and the New World of Steam come out?

No exact hour has been announced — Professor Layton and the New World of Steam unlocks at midnight in your local timezone, and the countdown above matches your region.