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Patlabor the Case Files Special Edition Opens Second Wave of Orders

The second wave of orders indicates strong demand for the special edition, and the third PV's reveal of fully voiced story segments and multiple game modes gives the clearest picture yet of how the game will adapt the franchise's iconic scenes.

Key Facts

  • Good Smile Company started accepting a second wave of orders for the special edition of 'Patlabor the Case Files,' a 3D action game releasing in August 2026 on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
  • The special edition costs 11,220 yen and includes a limited plastic model kit of the Griffon in an exclusive color, the 'MODEROID Griffon the Case Files Color Ver.'
  • A first-print bonus for the special edition is an original soundtrack CD with 30 tracks, including the opening theme 'the Case Files' composed by Kenji Kawai.
  • The third promotional video reveals three game modes: Main Mission, Another Side Mission, and Simulator Mode, and shows fully voiced story segments for the first time.
  • The game will be exhibited at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles from July 2 to July 5, where the third PV will be screened at the Good Smile Company booth.

Reporting from 5 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), ASCII.jp, Denfaminicogamer, Dengeki Hobby Web, and 1 more.

Patlabor the Case Files Special Edition Opens Second Wave of Orders

Good Smile Company has started accepting a second wave of orders for the special edition of the upcoming 3D action game "Patlabor the Case Files," scheduled for release in summer 2026 on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The special edition, priced at 11,220 yen, includes a limited plastic model kit of the Griffon in an exclusive color, the "MODEROID Griffon the Case Files Color Ver." As a first-print bonus, buyers also receive an original soundtrack CD with 30 tracks, including the opening theme "the Case Files" composed by Kenji Kawai. The special edition is available exclusively through the Good Smile Company official shop and is made to order, with limited quantities. Alongside the order announcement, the company released a third promotional video that introduces three game modes: Main Mission, Another Side Mission, and Simulator Mode. The video also shows fully voiced story segments featuring characters from the Special Vehicles Division 2nd Platoon for the first time. The game will be exhibited at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles from July 2 to July 5, where the third PV will be screened.

The third promotional video shows specific missions within each mode. In Main Mission, the appearance of Gotō Kiichi, captain of the 2nd Section of the Special Vehicles Division, is shown. Another Side Mission includes missions from the perspectives of the Griffon, AV-X0 Zero, HAL-X10, and Hellhound. Simulator Mode allows players to engage in shooting training with the Revolver Cannon and battle with various combinations of Labors. The CLAT Ingram USA Ver. also appears.

The game's development is handled by Chime, the studio behind "Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness." Supervision credits include Yutaka Izubuchi for mechanical supervision, Kazunori Ito for script supervision, and Akemi Takada for character design supervision. The game supports Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean, and orders from overseas are accepted.

ASCII.jp lists the standard edition at 6,380 yen for both package and download versions, while the special edition is package only at 11,220 yen. Dengeki Hobby Web specifies the release as August 2026. The special edition is available for pre-order only at the Good Smile Company official shop, made to order with limited quantities. The Steam version wishlist is now open.

At Anime Expo 2026, only the third PV will be screened at the Good Smile Company booth. No merchandise sales or displays are planned.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 5 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

Patlabor: The TV Series Patlabor: The Case Files Good Smile Company Kento Iwase

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