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Patlabor The Case Files

Facts

Release
game · 2026-09-17 · worldwide · 2026-08-10
Release
game · summer 2026 · global · 2026-07-02
Release
game · summer 2026 · 2026-07-01
Licensed by
Steam (worldwide) · 2026-08-10
Licensed by
Epic Games Store (worldwide) · 2026-08-10
Announced
release date (Good Smile Company announcement) · 2026-08-10
Announced
third trailer showing three modes: Main Mission, Another Side Mission, and Simulator Mode · 2026-07-02

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mina tominaga

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4d ago

Patlabor the Case Files Game Launches September 17

Good Smile Company and developer Chime Corporation announced a September 17 release date for Patlabor the Case Files, a 3D action game based on the Patlabor franchise. The game launches on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, with support for five languages and international pre-orders. It features over 20 Labors and multiple missions from hero and adversary perspectives.

Aug 10

Patlabor the Case Files Gets September 17 Release Date

Good Smile Company announced on August 10 that the 3D action game Mobile Police Patlabor the Case Files will launch on September 17 for PS5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game lets players relive iconic scenes from the Patlabor franchise from two perspectives: main missions played as the Special Vehicles Division 2, and another side missions played as the opposing side. More than 20 Labors appear, including the Ingram, Griffon, and Type Zero. A simulator mode offers shooting training and one-on-one Labor battles. The original Headgear team supervises the project, with Yutaka Izubuchi handling mechanical supervision, Kazunori Ito handling script supervision, and Akemi Takada handling character design supervision. Developer Chime Co., Ltd. previously worked on Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness. The PS5 download version costs 4,400 yen, with a 10 percent discount for PS Plus members until release. The game supports Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. A second web commercial narrated by Mina Tominaga, who voices Noa Izumi, is now live, following the first CM narrated by Toshio Furukawa.

Jul 2

Patlabor the Case Files Game Trailer Shows Three Modes, Summer Launch

Good Smile Company released the third trailer for Patlabor the Case Files, a 3D action game from developer Chime Corporation. The trailer highlights three primary modes: Main Mission, Another Side Mission, and Simulator Mode. The game launches this summer for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, with support for Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean languages.