LEVEL-5 has announced Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake, a remake of the first game in the Professor Layton series, originally released for DS in February 2007. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2027.
“Professor Layton and the Curious Village, the first game in the Layton series, is coming back in a brand-new remake. It’s called Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake. Layton and Luke’s very first adventure is returning in a whole new form. For longtime fans, it’s a chance to revisit a familiar town. And for newcomers, it’s a chance to discover the puzzles that started it all. We can’t wait to share more!”
Here is an overview of the game, via its official website:
About
Relive that story with stunning visuals and greater immersion!
The tale begins as Professor Layton, a true English gentleman and famous archeologist, drives to the remote settlement of St. Mystere with his apprentice, Luke, in response to a request from the widow of a wealthy baron.
The baron’s will indicates that the family treasure, the Golden Apple, is hidden somewhere within the village, and whoever finds it will inherit the whole of the Reinhold Estate.
The Professor and Luke must search the town for clues leading to the precious heirloom.
Feature Upgrades
- Characters Reimagined in 3D / More Immersive Exploration – Explore the world of the Curious Village with greater depth and richer detail!
- High-Resolution and Widescreen Animations – Relive countless memorable scenes in stunning new detail!
Puzzle Supervision: Akira Tago, Author of the Japanese Puzzle Book Series Atama no Taisou (literally “Head Gymnastics“)
Professor Emeritus at Chiba University. Alongside his research in psychology, Akira Tago used his wealth of fresh and original ideas to produce numerous bestselling books. During his lifetime, his research spanned topics from early childhood education to issues affecting older adults, while his lectures and appearances on television and radio earned him a wide following.
Watch the announcement trailer below.