Summary
With a packed schedule planned for 2023’s Tokyo Game Show, fans ofProfessor Laytonshould tune in on September 21 as the series' developer Level-5 has been slated to appear as part of the event’s schedule. Though there’s no official word on what the developer will be showcasing at the Tokyo Game Show this year, especially sinceLevel-5 has several new or ongoing IPslike itsYo-kai Watchfranchise, the planned appearance could bring an update on theProfessor Laytonseries. More specifically, Level-5 might be preparing to reveal Layton and The New World of Steamafter teasing the game earlier this year.
Such an announcement would be huge forProfessor Laytonas the titular puzzle-solving professor hasn’t been seen since 2014 in his crossover withAce Attorneyon the 3DS. In fact,Professor Layton and The New World of Steamwould be his debut on the Switch after its spin-off-likeLayton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracyseemed to fall just short of rebranding the series. As a result, many fans are eager to learn more about Level-5’s nextProfessor Laytongame with the return of its original characters, an all-new steampunk world to explore, and many more puzzles to solve.
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Level-5 Set to Appear at Tokyo Game Show 2023
With the event’s schedule spanning four days, many game developers and publishers are planning to appear such as Microsoft and Square Enix among other big names. Level-5 is set to appear alongside several of these on the first day of theTokyo Game Show 2023 between Capcomand Sega, meaning the developer could be planning to showcase something significant to compete for the spotlight. As theProfessor Laytonseries is arguably what introduced many gamers to Level-5, it stands to reason that the previously teasedThe New World of Steamwill be in high demand.
However, while many fans might anticipate an update on the upcomingProfessor Laytongame, this isn’t the only franchise Level-5 has under its belt. Earlier this year Level-5 teased or confirmed several other projects that were in the works such as thedevelopment of a newYo-Kai Watchgameor that a previously canceled PSP gameUshirowould be coming to the Switch. With this in mind, it’s possible that Level-5’s appearance at the Tokyo Game Show 2023 could instead bring news on these or any other games that are in development either with or without an update onThe New World of Steam.
Professor Layton and The New World of Steam is Overdue an Update
Despite the other games Level-5 might be working on,Professor Layton and The New World of Steamis potentially the most in need of an update as its last appearance was at Level-5 Vision 2023 back in March. WithProfessor Layton’s previous appearance during Nintendo Directjust a month before that being the only other showcase of the new game, it has now been half a year without any further reveals. Even if Level-5 doesn’t plan to announce too much aboutThe New World of Steam, it could still at least confirm some key details with the most crucial being its still unconfirmed release date.
Should Level-5 plan to reveal Layton and The New World of Steamat the Tokyo Games Show 2023, then there are many pressing questions fans will be expecting answers to. For example, the new game has already been confirmed to take place a year afterProfessor Layton and the Unwound Futuremeaning there’s a significant time-skip to fill. More importantly, afterKatrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracyteased Professor Layton’s disappearance, it is currently unclear if a potential newProfessor Laytontrilogy on the Switch will address or even resolve this loose plot thread.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steamis in development for Nintendo Switch.
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