Layton Devs Unveil New Games Before TGS 2024

LEVEL-5, the creative force behind iconic series such as Professor Layton and Yo-Kai Watch, is set to unveil exciting new developments and updates on upcoming titles during today's Vision Showcase and at TGS 2024. Fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a thrilling reveal of new games and updates on beloved franchises.

LEVEL-5 Vision 2024 Games Lineup and TGS 2024 Announcements

The anticipation is palpable as LEVEL-5, renowned for titles like Ni No Kuni and Inazuma Eleven, prepares to drop a major announcement during its Vision 2024 event in September 2024. The studio has teased a lineup that will feature both brand new titles and updates on previously announced projects. According to their official website, fans can look forward to new information on the following titles:

• Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, the latest installment in the beloved soccer RPG series
• Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, marking the much-anticipated return of the puzzle-solving professor after over a decade
• Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, the next chapter in the enchanting life-simulation RPG series
• DecaPolice, an intriguing crime-suspense RPG
• Updates for Megaton Musashi W: Wired, the mecha action RPG released in April

Particularly, fans of Professor Layton are buzzing with excitement, as this marks the first mainline entry in the series in over a decade.

For Tokyo Game Show 2024, LEVEL-5 has announced their upcoming broadcast, "A Challenge Invitation from LEVEL5," which will feature guests Ichijou Ririka of ReGLOSS, voice actress Yoshioka Mayu, and Dice-K. The stream will showcase gameplay from three playable titles at the LEVEL-5 booth, along with additional information on the upcoming games. Viewers can participate in challenges for each game and have the chance to win exciting prizes such as an Inazuma Eleven Raimon Uniform hand fan, an original Fantasy Life bandana (with the design to be revealed), and a Professor Layton Hint Coin Keyring. Visitors to the booth will also receive a unique A4-sized clear file that unfolds like a picture book.

For a detailed schedule of LEVEL-5’s events and what's in store for fans at Tokyo Game Show 2024, you can read our comprehensive article below!