DECAPOLICE Delayed to 2027 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 9 hours ago / 499 Views
Level-5 has announced the crime suspense RPG, DECAPOLICE, has been delayed from 2026 to 2027. It will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The game will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026, which will run from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.
"DECAPOLICE takes a whole new approach to detective work with cases that unfold in a virtual world," said Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino. "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!"
Thanks, Gematsu.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.
