During the online event " LEVEL5 VISION 2026 II: Dreams," which was streamed on Thursday, September 10, 2026, Level-5 Inc. announced that it will release " Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake," a remake of the first game in the "Layton" series, in 2027.
In addition, a teaser trailer for the game has been released, and an official website has been launched.
"Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake" is scheduled for release in 2027!
At the online event “LEVEL5 VISION 2026 II: Dream ” hosted by LEVEL-5, Inc., it was announced that “Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake”will be released in 2027!
In the teaser trailer that was released, familiar characters—including Professor Layton and Luke—as well as the town where the story takes place have been vividly reimagined.
Supported platforms include Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam.
In addition, the official website for “Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake” has been launched.
Investigate a case involving the distribution of a billionaire’s estate!
"レイトン教授と不思議な町 Remake"公式サイトStory Overview
Professor Layton is a renowned archaeologist, but he is also a leading authority on the study of the mysterious.
He has solved numerous mysterious cases, and this fact is widely known.
Once again, a mysterious request has come to Professor Layton.
Sensing a mystery, Professor Layton heads to the client’s home with his assistant, Luke.
This case involves investigating a mystery surrounding the distribution of a deceased tycoon’s estate.
Will they be able to find the family heirloom, the “Golden Fruit,” hidden somewhere in town...?
"レイトン教授と不思議な町 Remake"公式サイト- Elshar Layton (Voiced by: Yo Oizumi)
- Luke Triton (Voiced by: Maki Horikita)
The remake will feature the same voice cast as the first game.
I’m sure many fans are thrilled about this.
A remake that retains the original atmosphere while featuring new and improved elements!
3D characters / Immersive exploration
"レイトン教授と不思議な町 Remake"公式サイト
The world of "The Mysterious Town" is rendered in 3D models, creating a more three-dimensional and rich experience.
High-Resolution & Widescreen Animations
"レイトン教授と不思議な町 Remake"公式サイト
The animations from the original work have been remastered in high resolution and widescreen.
Numerous iconic scenes are now even more beautiful and vivid.
Why not see for yourself the origins of the reborn "Professor Layton" series?
For updates and details on this title, please check the official “Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake” website or the official X account ( @L5_layton ).
『レイトン教授と不思議な町 Remake』のPVを公開しました！
シリーズ第1作がより鮮やかに生まれ変わります！
続報をお楽しみに！https://t.co/90KAyMAQRD#L5vision #レイトン— レイトンシリーズ公式 (@L5_layton) September 10, 2026
| Title Overview | |
|---|---|
| Title | Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake |
| Genre | Puzzle-Solving Fantasy Adventure |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Steam |
| Release Date | Scheduled for 2027 |
| Supported Languages | Japanese, English (US), English (UK), Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean |
| Developer and Publisher | Level-5, Inc. |
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