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TGS2026: Level-5 Booth Report! Playable Demos and Photo Spots for 4 Upcoming Titles Including Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

TGS2026: Level-5 Booth Report! Playable Demos and Photo Spots for 4 Upcoming Titles Including Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
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Tokyo Game Show 2026 took place over four days starting Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Ahead of launching the latest Layton series entry, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, later this year, the Level-5 booth featured playable demos and photo spots for four upcoming titles.

TGS2026 Level-5 Booth Report!

Photo spot
Photo spot
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At TGS2026, Level-5 showcased four upcoming titles, each equipped with dedicated demo booths and photo spots:

  • Professor Layton and the New World of Steam: Scheduled for release on Thursday, December 10, 2026
  • DECAPOLICE: Scheduled for release in 2027
  • Holy Horror Mansion: Scheduled for release in 2027
  • Snack World: RELOADED: Scheduled for release in 2027

First, we headed to the photo spot area featuring all four titles.

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
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DECAPOLICE
DECAPOLICE
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Holy Horror Mansion
Holy Horror Mansion
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Snack World: RELOADED
Snack World: RELOADED
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Beloved characters including Professor Layton and Luke were lined up with delightful expressions!
The intricate background sets brought the universe of each game vividly to life.

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam demo area
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam demo area
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Next, we moved to the hands-on demo area.
In the section dedicated to Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, finally confirmed for launch on Thursday, December 10, 2026, crowds gathered to tackle challenging puzzles.

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
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Recreating the game's setting
Recreating the game's setting
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Architectural facades adorned the interior walls of the booth.
Powered by steam and gears, the steampunk atmosphere of the new title was meticulously captured.

DECAPOLICE demo area
DECAPOLICE demo area
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The demo zone for DECAPOLICE exuded a distinctly futuristic ambiance.

Solving mysteries using the case board!
Solving mysteries using the case board!
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Aiming to solve criminal cases in a virtual space, players enjoyed both puzzle-solving and battle mechanics.

Holy Horror Mansion
Holy Horror Mansion
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Holy Horror Mansion is an adventure game where players befriend Mononoke—spirits born from photographing everyday objects—and embark on journeys together.

Holy Horror Mansion demo area
Holy Horror Mansion demo area
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Round demo tables sat under vibrant parasols, reflecting the cheerful atmosphere of the game.

Snack World: RELOADED
Snack World: RELOADED
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The final title was Snack World: RELOADED, a remake of the action RPG The Snack World: Trejarers.

Significantly enhanced graphics!
Significantly enhanced graphics!
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At the demo station, players enjoyed fast-paced action featuring significantly enhanced graphics!

Novelties
Thank you for the novelty gifts!
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As we stepped outside the Level-5 booth, staff members were handing out novelty gifts.
Inside the bag, an item was wrapped in sleek silver paper.

A generous bundle of postcards!
A generous bundle of postcards!
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Opening the case revealed a generous bundle of postcards featuring Level-5 titles!
It included artwork from flagship series like Yo-kai Watch.
Stirring up a collector's passion, it makes you want to line up and display cards from your favorite franchises.

The Level-5 booth was brimming with the appeal of four major titles.
For the latest news, check out the official Level-5 X account (@LEVEL5_times)!

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