Level 5 just announced the delay for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Originally slated for 2025 release, it is now pushed back to 2026, so that the team can “deliver the game in the best possible form”. The good news is, it is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 as well, and a new playable demo was showcased on the showfloor of Tokyo Game Show 2025. Check out the full demo playthrough below, captured in 4K, using Nintendo Switch 2’s mouse mode:
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam takes place one year after the events of Professor Layton and the Unwound Future from way back in 2008 (on the Nintendo DS). The story now takes place in Steam Bison, America, where the power of highly advanced steam engines has ushered in a new world, greatly surpassing even London’s technological development. And now, due to the mysterious incident in Steam Bison, a new adventure for Professor Layton and Luke begins.
There’s more gameplay to check out from last year’s TGS showfloor too:
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is now coming to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026.
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