Level-5, the Japanese developer best known for franchises such as Professor Layton, Yo-kai Watch, Inazuma Eleven and Ni no Kuni, has confirmed it will reveal a major new title at its next public presentation in 2027.
The announcement was made during a company presentation earlier today, when president and CEO Akihiro Hino outlined plans tied to the developer's 30th anniversary in 2027.
Background and context
Level-5 made its name across handheld and home platforms with narrative-driven and franchise-led releases.
The studio has a documented history of bringing key series to Nintendo hardware, including multiple entries on Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS, and has had remasters and ports appear on Nintendo Switch in recent years.
Level-5 also periodically presents its slate of upcoming projects at dedicated events under the LEVEL-5 Vision banner, a format the company has used to showcase new titles and updates.
What was said
Paraphrasing Hino's remarks from the presentation, the Level-5 chief said the company expects to make one of its biggest announcements yet at the next LEVEL-5 Vision in 2027 and that the reveal will be a major title unveiled in celebration of the studio's 30th anniversary.
Hino added that the team is as excited about the project announcement as the company anticipates fans will be.
Verified details
- The next LEVEL-5 Vision presentation is scheduled for 2027, when Level-5 will mark its 30th anniversary.
- Akihiro Hino is the president and CEO of Level-5 and delivered the announcement during a company presentation.
- Level-5 franchises include Professor Layton, Yo-kai Watch, Inazuma Eleven and Ni no Kuni, all of which have been prominent in the studio's catalogue.
- Level-5 has released and supported titles on Nintendo platforms historically and has previously brought entries and remasters to Nintendo hardware, including the Nintendo Switch.
What this means for the industry
The confirmation of a major title at a milestone anniversary presentation is a concrete schedule note for publishers, platform holders and fans tracking Level-5 projects.
Level-5's track record with franchise IP and platform partnerships makes the 2027 LEVEL-5 Vision a key date for observers of Japanese development studios and Nintendo platform lineups.
Next steps
Level-5 will provide more details as it approaches the scheduled 2027 presentation.
Until then, the company has stated it will unveil the major title during that event, aligning the reveal with its 30th anniversary plans.
The announcement was made during a company presentation earlier today, when president and CEO Akihiro Hino outlined plans tied to the developer's 30th anniversary in 2027.
Background and context
Level-5 made its name across handheld and home platforms with narrative-driven and franchise-led releases.
The studio has a documented history of bringing key series to Nintendo hardware, including multiple entries on Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS, and has had remasters and ports appear on Nintendo Switch in recent years.
Level-5 also periodically presents its slate of upcoming projects at dedicated events under the LEVEL-5 Vision banner, a format the company has used to showcase new titles and updates.
What was said
Paraphrasing Hino's remarks from the presentation, the Level-5 chief said the company expects to make one of its biggest announcements yet at the next LEVEL-5 Vision in 2027 and that the reveal will be a major title unveiled in celebration of the studio's 30th anniversary.
Hino added that the team is as excited about the project announcement as the company anticipates fans will be.
Verified details
- The next LEVEL-5 Vision presentation is scheduled for 2027, when Level-5 will mark its 30th anniversary.
- Akihiro Hino is the president and CEO of Level-5 and delivered the announcement during a company presentation.
- Level-5 franchises include Professor Layton, Yo-kai Watch, Inazuma Eleven and Ni no Kuni, all of which have been prominent in the studio's catalogue.
- Level-5 has released and supported titles on Nintendo platforms historically and has previously brought entries and remasters to Nintendo hardware, including the Nintendo Switch.
What this means for the industry
The confirmation of a major title at a milestone anniversary presentation is a concrete schedule note for publishers, platform holders and fans tracking Level-5 projects.
Level-5's track record with franchise IP and platform partnerships makes the 2027 LEVEL-5 Vision a key date for observers of Japanese development studios and Nintendo platform lineups.
Next steps
Level-5 will provide more details as it approaches the scheduled 2027 presentation.
Until then, the company has stated it will unveil the major title during that event, aligning the reveal with its 30th anniversary plans.
