Originally announced in early 2023, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam by Level 5, is the 7th installment of the Professor Layton series. After years later, it was recently announced at Tokyo Game Show 2026 that it is finally slated for release on December 10 of this year!

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Gust and Koei Tecmo are taking player feedback to a whole new level in the upcoming Atelier Karia. Beyond traditional alchemy, protagonist Karia can eat almost anything she finds to trigger powerful stat boosts and combat styles.

Read more: Feasting for Power: Atelier Karia’s Wild New Body-Changing Mechanic

KOEI TECMO America, in partnership with developer Gust and TOHO has officially announced The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother, the first-ever console game adaptation of the popular franchise. Developed under the direct supervision of series author Hyuganatsu, this title offers fans a brand-new, exclusive story featuring iconic characters and fresh faces. The game is currently in development and is slated for an early 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.

Read more: The Apothecary Diaries: The false Imperial Brother Game Announced

At PAX West this year, T-ONO had the opportunity to play a few rounds of Obakeidoro 2: Catch and Seek with its director, Katsunori Tanaka. With its cute aesthetic and simple yet nuanced gameplay, it was an unsuspecting party game that was able to grab our attention among the bells and whistles of the show floor. 

Read more: Obakeidoro 2: Catch and Seek Hands-On Impression - PAX West 2026