Level-5 has announced that Professor Layton and the New World of Steam will be released for PlayStation 5, Steam, Switch, and Switch 2 on December 10, 2026.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam takes place one year after apprentice Luke Triton leaves for America (Unwound Future), although he later invites Layton to a place called Steam Bison within the country.
Steam engine technology here has far surpassed London’s capabilities, but Luke tells Layton that a bizarre incident has occurred. When players solve puzzles throughout the game, it’s implied that the city will develop as a result of their actions.
While Layton remains anonymous in America, Luke has solved various cases in the town and become known as Detective Luke. Yo Oizumi will return as Layton, and Mio Imada will be Luke’s new voice.
QuizKnock will design the puzzles. They have developed content for various media and will likely bring a unique perspective to the table. This entry will have the most puzzles in the series’ history.
The cast is as follows:
- 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.
