The latest video for "Professor Layton and the New World of Steam" has been released!
Get a first glimpse of the mysterious story and King Gunman Joe, the ghostly gunslinger.
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The newest entry in the Professor Layton series, “Professor Layton and The New World of steam” is in the works!
A brand new adventure for Layton and Luke begins.
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The latest video of "Professor Layton and the New World of Steam" is out now!
Set one year after "Unwound Future", we visit Steam Bison, America, which has surpassed even London thanks to its advanced steam engines.
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It's been 15 years since the original series of Professor Layton was released in Japan. We are deeply grateful for your devotion and loyalty to this game series!
"Professor Layton and the New World of Steam"
is sheduled to release in 2025!
The latest trailer gives footage that Professor Layton and Luke are trying to solve a puzzle!
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The teaser site for “Professor Layton and The New World of steam” is now available.
The first puzzle has already started...?!
Visit the teaser site at:
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Get ready for our new product announcement stream: "LEVEL5 VISION 2023 鼓 (TSUZUMI)"!
Scheduled for streaming on YouTube on Mar 9th (Thu) at 8pm JST!
Latest information on "Professor Layton and The New World of steam" and more will be revealed!
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Did You Know?
'Professor Layton and the Curious Village' was released in Japan for the Nintendo DS on the 15th February 2007!
Happy 13th Anniversary to the whole Layton family!
LEVEL5 Online Event
"LEVEL5 VISION 2023 II" Confirmed!
Streaming on YouTube and NicoNico Live from 9:00 PM (JST) on 11/29 (Wed).
Featuring latest footage of "Professor Layton and the New World of Steam."
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Character designer Nagano has commented that the design for Claire in 'Professor Layton and the Lost Future / Unwound Future' is based on the wife of LEVEL-5's CEO.
"Professor Layton and the New World of Steam" has won the Future Division at the Japan Game Awards 2024!
Thank you very much to everyone who voted for "Professor Layton and the New World of Steam!"
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Did You Know?
#ProfessorLayton
's iconic top hat was a gift from his former girlfriend to celebrate achieving his professorship of archaeology at Gressenheller University.
"LEVEL5 VISION 2023 鼓 (TSUZUMI)"
Stream scheduled for tomorrow, March 9th (Thursday), at 8:00pm [JST]!
Watch from the URL below!
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"LEVEL5 VISION 2023 II"
Streaming 9:00 PM (JST) on Wednesday, 11/29.
Revealing the latest info on "Professor Layton and the New World of Steam!"
Subscribe and stay tuned!
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Did You Know?
Hershel Layton was designed to be simplistic and iconic, with a limited colour palette of black, red and orange.
It was, however, a struggle for the character designer to come up with the final design!
1/2
Did You Know?
The tower in '
#ProfessorLayton
and the Curious Village' was inspired by an abandoned tower at an old coal mine near the LEVEL-5 office in Japan.
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Dear Luke Triton, English gentleman of the future.
Cherish your inquiring spirit and stay composed at all times. Remember -- there are no riddles that you cannot solve.
Best Regards,
Hershel Layton
Did You Know?
In 'Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright' LEVEL-5 were mostly responsible for the programming, while Capcom oversaw the art direction. Both companies were responsible for different sections of the story and music.
Did You Know?
The Layton series composer, Tomohito Nishiura, wanted to use an accordion right from the start, and shaped the series' music around what he imagined European picture books would sound like. His iconic music is showcased in every Layton game.
In commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the release of the original series of Professor Layton in Japan, we are going to launch the Follow & RT campaign! 15 winners selected in a drawing will receive B2 tapestries specially designed with the commemorative illustration!
"LEVEL5 VISION 2023 鼓 (TSUZUMI)"
Streaming later today at 8:00pm [JST]!
Starting with "Professor Layton and the New World of Steam", we will be showing lots of new titles!
▼Watch here!
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#TokyoGameShow2024
Trial Play Reward
Introducing the Hint Coin leather keyring, a reward for playing the "
#ProfessorLayton
and the New World of Steam" demo at our booth.
Stuck at work or school? This keyring might just spark your next great idea!
We hope to see you at
#TGS2024
!
Did You Know?
#ProfessorLayton
's car (aka the Laytonmobile) is very similar to the Citroën 2CV, but it sports an unusually high ceiling that lets the professor take to the road without removing his top hat.
"LEVEL5 VISION 2023 鼓 (TSUZUMI)"
Stream scheduled to begin on March 9th (Thursday) at 8:00pm [JST]!
Subscribe to LEVEL5ch on YouTube to not miss it!
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Did You Know?
In 'Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright' the music for the Professor Layton segments and the Ace Attorney segments were created separately by LEVEL-5 and Capcom. However, there were crossovers where both teams used sections from each other’s compositions.
Did You Know?
In the
#ProfessorLayton
series it’s easy to notice that Luke’s clothes gradually change, but did you spot that his hair does as well? It grows longer and more pointy as the years go by.
With the move to the Nintendo 3DS for 'Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask', the change from programming 2D graphics to 3D introduced new challenges for LEVEL-5. The development team put a lot of effort into creating eye-popping 3D visuals throughout the game.
'Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call / Last Specter' tells the story of how Layton and Luke met. Luke, however, had a completely different personality from previous games. Just as this concept art shows, darker colours were used at times to emphasise his troubled childhood.
Did You Know?
While inspired by Sherlock Holmes, the setting of Professor Layton is contrived as a London from a parallel universe. In order to make the worldview of Layton’s London appealingly timeless, props such as cars and telephones are made to be non-period specific.
Did you know that besides English title changes, the packaging for the North American and European versions of some of the original Professor Layton games on DS and 3DS differed too? Which is your favourite Professor Layton game box art?
"LEVEL5 VISION 2023 II"
Streaming Wednesday 11/29 from 9:00 PM (JST)!
Use these links to watch on YouTube or NicoNico Live!
▼YouTube
▼NicoNico Live
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Information on the LEVEL5 booth at
#TokyoGameShow2024
is now available!
The playable demo of "Professor Layton and the New World of Steam" will also be available in English!
For more details:
We hope to see you at our booth soon!
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The future is here! Professor Layton and the Lost Future / Unwound Future HD for Mobile is out NOW!
Download this time-travelling tale here:
~EU~
Android:
iOS:
~NA~
Android:
iOS: .
LEVEL5 exhibition details for
#TokyoGameShow2024
have been released!
"Professor Layton and the New World of Steam" will be playable for the first time at our booth!
Give it a try & receive a Hint Coin Keyring as a reward!
For more information:
#TGS2024
Did You Know?
The second
#ProfessorLayton
game was almost 'Professor Layton and the Secret of the Haunted Island' but LEVEL-5 felt that being shipwrecked would not be becoming of an English gentleman, and the ship was swapped for a train!
Did You Know?
Luke's notebook in the
#ProfessorLayton
series was a gift from the Professor. The cover is embossed with the Gressenheller University's school emblem.
Meet Emmy
#ProfessorLayton
's spunky photography-loving, martial-artist assistant at Gressenheller University. She can take down a man twice her size with a single strike!
Everyone loves a nice cup of tea! Solve puzzles to find ingredients to serve the perfect cuppa in the Tea Set minigame in 'Layton and Pandora's Box / the Diabolical Box'.
However, a botched brew may leave the professor and Luke in an unfortunate predicament...
【
#TokyoGameShow2024
Booth Info】
Starting today
#TGS2024
will be held for 4 days!
LEVEL5 will be exhibiting 3 titles, incl. "
#ProfessorLayton
and the New World of Steam."
We'll also be streaming our
#TGS2024
live broadcast from 10pm JST on 9/26 (Thu)!
Professor Hershel Layton obviously loves tea and puzzles, but he also enjoys archaeology, fencing and inventing! (He's not a fan of cleaning though...)
In 'Lost Future / Unwound Future', Future London went through a number of design changes to get it just right. The team eventually decided to make Future London have a golden hue, so the player would know they were back in the present-day when the sky turned blue again.
The character design for Dimitri Allen from 'Professor Layton and the Lost Future / Unwound Future' was based on a 'visual kei' artist. Visual kei is a style in Japan similar to glam rock, where musicians wear lots of makeup and elaborate costumes.
"There are tales of a box that brings death upon any who dare open it. Tell me, do you think those rumours could be true?” Play today to uncover the truth.
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In 'Professor Layton and the Curious Village', Layton and Luke find themselves fleeing from a runaway Ferris wheel. The animation director wanted players to feel like it was barreling towards them too, so he placed the camera in front of Layton and Luke in a long, continuous cut.
Did You Know?
A gentleman is not a gentleman based on his birth, but his actions.
In 1714 Sir Richard Steele wrote that 'the appellation of gentleman is never to be affixed to a man’s circumstances, but to his behaviour in them.'
Did You Know?
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's parents are named Roland and Lucille.
We are first introduced to them in 'Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask', along with a 17-year-old Hershel Layton, well before he was ever a professor of archaeology.
Did You Know?
Development of the game 'Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call / Last Specter' ran concurrently with the production of the animated movie, 'Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva'. Both were released in Japan in 2009.
To celebrate the release of Professor Layton and the Lost Future / Unwound Future, LEVEL-5 is holding an International Art Competition on Twitter! Check out the link below for details.
'I would like everyone to nurture their curiosity. The world and life in general are full of puzzles.' - Akira Tago, Puzzle Master for the original Professor Layton series.
Did You Know?
In 'Professor Layton and the Lost Future' the scientist Cuthbert speaks with a Scottish accent, while in 'Unwound Future' he has an American accent.
We'll be counting down to the release of '
#ProfessorLayton
and the Lost Future / Unwound Future HD for Mobile'! And a true gentleman cannot embark upon a proper countdown without a nice cup of tea.
The Professor Layton series Black Friday Sale is now underway and going to end on Monday, November 28, around 11:59 (JST)!
You can get 4 games for smartphones at special prices.
*Actual discounts may vary by country or region.
The Professor Layton series 15th anniversary sale is now underway and going to end on Monday, February 21, around 11:59 (JST)!
You can get 4 titles for smartphones at special prices.
*Actual discounts may vary by country or region.
During their adventure in 'Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy' Layton, Emmy and Luke travel all over the world, from the frigid cold town of Froenborg to the balmy resort town of San Grio.
#TGS2024
is now open to the public!
"Professor Layton and the New World of Steam" is playable for the first time!
Solve puzzles by
#QuizKnock
& explore a new setting before anyone else!
Players will also receive a Hint Coin Leather Keyring.
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Did You Know?
The character design for Sheffield from 'Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask' was based on the impression of a face left behind after removing a piece of duct tape!
The "LEVEL5 VISION 2024 TO THE WORLD’S CHILDREN"
stream is scheduled to start on September 24th (Tuesday) at 9:00pm [JST]!
Subscribe to LEVEL5ch on YouTube to not miss it!
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Nine days until '
#ProfessorLayton
and the Lost Future / Unwound Future HD for Mobile' is upon us! Today, Luke and the Professor are commencing their adventure on a double-decker bus. But what's that young Luke has in his hands?
So much love for the animals of the Layton series, but it looks like the hamster squeaked a win!
Did you know that whether you help him with his diet or not, 'Professor Layton and Pandora's Box / the Diabolical Box' ends with our fluffy friend back on the snacks!
Meet everyone's favourite Scotland Yard inspector – Inspector Chelmey!
He was designed to be intimidating with one eye covered, hinting at his 'incredible' observation skills.
He loves his wife's homemade cake (although in the N.A. version, it's her sweet-potato fritters).
The last day of
#TGS2024
has arrived!
"
#ProfessorLayton
and the New World of Steam" is playable for the first time!
Solve puzzles by
#QuizKnock
& explore a new setting before anyone else!
Players will also receive a Hint Coin Leather Keyring.
We hope to see you there!
Did You Know?
The parrot mini-game in 'Lost Future / Unwound Future' is different in Japan and the West.
In the Japanese version you teach him words, while in the international version he delivers packages. This was so it could be easily adapted into multiple languages.
Meet Barton
An unremarkable yet adorable middle-aged man who loves his food. He assists Inspector Chelmey, although this is partially because the inspector is the only officer of Scotland Yard willing to cover for Barton when he makes mistakes (which he often does).
"LEVEL5 VISION 2023 II"
Starting soon, streaming from 9:00 PM (JST) today!
Presenting info on upcoming titles, including "Professor Layton and the New World of Steam!" Stay tuned!
▼YouTube
▼NicoNico Live
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Did You Know?
Professor Layton has always had an obelisk in his office at Gressenheller University.
Obelisks are four-sided, narrow tapering Egyptian monuments with a pyramidion on top. They are believed to symbolize the ancient Egyptian sun god Ra.
Did You Know?
Spectacular moustache-donning Don Paolo, one of the villains from the
#ProfessorLayton
series, was originally designed with an afro and clownish features. He was quickly redesigned to look more like an evil mad scientist.
Meet Sammy Thunder
Conductor of the Molentary Express in 'Professor Layton and Pandora's Box / the Diabolical Box'. He loves rock music more than anything, which has a tendency to influence how he conducts the train.
Did You Know?
Among the artefacts in Layton's office you can find 'haniwa', which are Japanese terracotta clay figures from the Kofun period (roughly 300 to 538 AD) and are believed to have been used in funeral rituals.
One of these haniwa figures looks oddly familiar...
Did You Know?
In the
#ProfessorLayton
series, Luke's parents are called Clark and Brenda. They feature predominantly in 'Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call / Last Specter' where Professor Layton meets Luke for the first time.