LEVEL-5 has released a promotional video for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam featuring Mandarin Chinese voice acting, and announced the Chinese voice cast for the main characters. The game is now available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store and Steam.
The promotional video focuses on the main characters. Elshael Layton is voiced by Cheng Zhichao, and Luke Triton is voiced by Wang Mingbo; Eleanor Allington and Alida Allington are both voiced by Li Mufei. The voice cast also includes Zheng Wuwenjie, Yang Fulu, Xu Zongzhe, Su Xin, and Liu Yilei.
The new title continues the puzzle-solving gameplay of the Professor Layton series, with a story setting featuring steam-powered technology. Mandarin Chinese will be available as a full voice-over option, covering character dialogue and story scenes. Players can also get a glimpse of the characters' appearances, personalities, and actual voice performances through this promotional video.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is scheduled for release on December 10, 2026, and is planned to launch on PS5, Switch, Switch 2, and Steam. The pre-order period for the Switch digital version will be announced at a later date.