Level-5 used its latest Vision showcase to lay out release windows, trailers, and new project updates for multiple franchises on Nintendo platforms.
The developer confirmed a firm release date for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, announced a remake of the original Professor Layton title for Nintendo Switch hardware, and provided fresh release windows and details for other Level-5 projects, including DECAPOLICE, Fantasy Life i DLC, and Snack World: Reloaded.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam — release date and retail notes
Level-5 released an extended trailer for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam and confirmed the game will launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 10 December 2026.
The company also revealed the Japanese retail editions for the title during the showcase.
The announcement provides the first firm international release milestone tied to Level-5's ongoing Professor Layton efforts.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village remake for Switch and Switch 2
In addition to the new entry, Level-5 announced a remake of the original Professor Layton and the Curious Village.
That remake is scheduled for release on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Level-5 presented a first look at the remake during the Vision event.
DECAPOLICE delayed to 2027
Level-5 confirmed that the detective RPG DECAPOLICE has been delayed and is now slated to launch in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms.
The studio framed the change as a scheduling update; no new, specific release date was provided at the showcase.
Fantasy Life i paid DLC details
Level-5 announced paid DLC for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time titled "The Celestial Express." During the showcase the studio said the DLC will add a God rank for Lives and introduce new, customizable mounts that change both appearance and attacks depending on equipped parts.
The publisher also noted new God Crown enemies will appear in the content.
No release date for The Celestial Express was given.
Other announcements and trailers
Level-5 confirmed Holy Horror Mansion will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 and stated Snack World: Reloaded is also coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
The company shared an additional trailer for the next Yo-Kai Watch installment.
For consumers tracking releases, Level-5's Vision showcase provides the clearest timetable yet for several of the studio's headline projects on Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.
Readers can expect further updates from Level-5 ahead of the confirmed 2026 and 2027 windows; the company typically follows major showcases with direct store listings and additional trailers on the Nintendo eShop and official Level-5 channels.
The developer confirmed a firm release date for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, announced a remake of the original Professor Layton title for Nintendo Switch hardware, and provided fresh release windows and details for other Level-5 projects, including DECAPOLICE, Fantasy Life i DLC, and Snack World: Reloaded.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam — release date and retail notes
Level-5 released an extended trailer for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam and confirmed the game will launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 10 December 2026.
The company also revealed the Japanese retail editions for the title during the showcase.
The announcement provides the first firm international release milestone tied to Level-5's ongoing Professor Layton efforts.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village remake for Switch and Switch 2
In addition to the new entry, Level-5 announced a remake of the original Professor Layton and the Curious Village.
That remake is scheduled for release on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Level-5 presented a first look at the remake during the Vision event.
DECAPOLICE delayed to 2027
Level-5 confirmed that the detective RPG DECAPOLICE has been delayed and is now slated to launch in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms.
The studio framed the change as a scheduling update; no new, specific release date was provided at the showcase.
Fantasy Life i paid DLC details
Level-5 announced paid DLC for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time titled "The Celestial Express." During the showcase the studio said the DLC will add a God rank for Lives and introduce new, customizable mounts that change both appearance and attacks depending on equipped parts.
The publisher also noted new God Crown enemies will appear in the content.
No release date for The Celestial Express was given.
Other announcements and trailers
Level-5 confirmed Holy Horror Mansion will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 and stated Snack World: Reloaded is also coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
The company shared an additional trailer for the next Yo-Kai Watch installment.
For consumers tracking releases, Level-5's Vision showcase provides the clearest timetable yet for several of the studio's headline projects on Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.
Readers can expect further updates from Level-5 ahead of the confirmed 2026 and 2027 windows; the company typically follows major showcases with direct store listings and additional trailers on the Nintendo eShop and official Level-5 channels.
