Professor Layton is returning for a brand-new adventure, and we have Nintendo to thank! Read on to discover what LEVEL-5's CEO revealed about the long-awaited sequel's development.
Professor Layton's Puzzle-Solving Adventures Continue
Nintendo's Influence on the Sequel's Creation
After a nearly decade-long hiatus, Professor Layton is back! At Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024, LEVEL-5, the series' creators, shed light on the decision to create Professor Layton and the New World of Steam.
In a conversation with Yuji Horii (creator of the Dragon Quest series), LEVEL-5 CEO Akihiro Hino revealed that while they considered Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy a fitting conclusion, Nintendo ("Company ‘N’") encouraged a return to the steampunk world.
Hino stated (via AUTOMATON), "The series concluded briefly, almost 10 years ago. Individuals within the industry strongly desired a new game… we received significant encouragement from 'Company N'."
Nintendo's involvement is unsurprising, given their close relationship with the franchise. The series flourished on the Nintendo DS and 3DS, with Nintendo publishing many titles and recognizing it as a key DS exclusive.
Hino added, "Hearing these opinions, I believed creating a new game, allowing fans to enjoy the series with the quality of the latest console, would be beneficial."
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam: A Closer Look
Set a year after Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam reunites Professor Layton and Luke Triton in Steam Bison, a vibrant American city powered by steam technology. They'll tackle a new mystery involving Gunman King Joe, a "ghost gunslinger lost to progress," as revealed in the latest trailer.
The game maintains the series' signature challenging puzzles, this time enhanced by QuizKnock, renowned for their innovative brain teasers. This collaboration is especially exciting for fans, following mixed reactions to Layton's Mystery Journey, which starred Katrielle Layton.
Learn more about the gameplay and story of Professor Layton and the New World of Steam in our related article!
