Level-5 has announced a delay for DECAPOLICE, with the crime-RPG now scheduled to launch at some point in 2027. It was originally due out this year, but will still show up a the Tokyo Game Show later this month.
Speaking during today’s Level-5 Vision 2026 II Dream broadcast, Akihiro Hino, CEO of Level-5, commented:
DECAPOLICE takes a whole new approach to detective work with cases that unfold in a virtual world. Like [Professor Layton], DECAPOLICE is puzzle-based, but tells a very different story. At the heart of the story lies a great mystery, with twists and turns unlike anything we’ve done before. The game also features optional cases (Case Missions) with plenty of challenging mysteries to solve. In Decaism, you’ll investigate crime scenes recreated in a virtual world, gather evidence, and question those involved. Then, piece together what you’ve found on the Case Board and use your own deductions to identify the culprit. But it doesn’t end there! Investigation, deduction, arrest, and even battle all flow together, for a detective experience unlike any other.
This time, we teamed up with SCRAP, creators of real escape games, and other immersive experience, to develop our case concepts. The Three Mafioso Murders case you just saw was also developed from one of SCRAP’s original concepts. We know it’s taking some time to get the game ready, but we’re working to deliver a truly unique gameplay experience. We’ll have more to share in the future!
DECAPOLICE is now scheduled for release in 2027 on PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. The game has been a long time coming, as it was originally announced back in February 2023 and set to launch that same year, before being pushed to 2024, so this is far from the first time time it’s been delayed.