New Professor Layton Game Confirms English Dub With Returning Leads
Christopher Robin Miller and Lani Minella return alongside six new English cast members.
Professor Layton and The New World of Steam has confirmed an English dub through new website voice clips. The game launches worldwide on December 10.
Voice clips added Thursday to the official website confirm an English dub for Level 5's Professor Layton and The New World of Steam (Layton Kyōju to Jōki no Shinsekai).
Christopher Robin Miller returns as Professor Layton, while Lani Minella reprises Luke. Both voiced their characters in previous franchise games.
The new English cast members are:
- Amber Lee Connors as Elinora and Elida
- Nic Olsen as Eggmuffin
- Andy Barnett as Bolt Allinston
- Caleb Jensen as Sheriff Bobsley
- Arthur Romeo as Falcon
- Kayli Mills as Mystella
The game launches worldwide on December 10 for:
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
- PC via Steam
Every version except Nintendo Switch supports mouse controls. The game was previously scheduled for last year before a delay.
The story follows Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, the franchise's third Nintendo DS game. Luke has moved to Steam Bison, America, and invites Layton to visit.
Yō Ōizumi returns as Layton's Japanese voice, while Mio Imada takes over as Luke Triton.
The additional Japanese cast includes:
- Riho Yoshioka as Elinora and Elida
- Mahiro Takasugi as Eggmuffin
- Shin'ya Kote as Bolt Allinston
- Kōichi Yamadera as Sheriff Bobsley
- Akio Ōtsuka as Falcon
- Michaela Wako Sato as Mystella
Quiz Knock, a group specializing in puzzles and riddles for media, is handling the game's puzzles.
Joe Hisaishi, whose credits include Studio Ghibli films, is composing the theme song. Lilas will perform it.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Layton Kyōju to Fushigi na Machi) is also getting a remake in 2027 for:
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
- PC via Steam
The previous series entry was Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaire's Journey. It launched in July 2017 on Nintendo 3DS in Japan and on iOS and Android worldwide.
The Nintendo 3DS release reached the West in October 2017. The Switch version followed in August 2018, then arrived in the West in November 2019.
The original game inspired the Layton Mystery Tanteisha: Katori no Nazotoki File TV anime. It premiered in April 2018 and ended in March 2019.
Sources: Professor Layton and The New World of Steam official website via ANN
