Level-5 has announced a remake of the beloved puzzle game, Professor Layton and the Curious Village. The announcement was made during the Level-5 Vision 2026 Showcase and confirmed that the remake will be released in 2027 for the Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam, and PlayStation 5.
This new version will feature reimagined 3D characters and an expanded, more detailed world for the village of St. Mystere. The game's animated cutscenes have also been updated with higher resolution and widescreen formatting. The original Professor Layton and the Curious Village launched on the Nintendo DS, marking the beginning of a series that has since grown to include two trilogies, spin-offs, and a crossover with Ace Attorney.
Next year, 2027, will also mark the 20th anniversary of the original game's debut. The success of this remake could influence whether Level-5 pursues further remakes of the Professor Layton series. In addition to the remake, a new Professor Layton game, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, is also scheduled for release on December 10 for Switch, PC, and PS5.