Joe Hisaishi composed the main theme for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

Legendary Studio Ghibli composer creates the musical theme for the new installment of Layton's adventures

LEVEL-5 studio has shared exciting news regarding the anticipated puzzle game Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. The main musical theme for the game was written by the world-renowned Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi.

Hisaishi is best known to fans for his iconic collaboration with director Hayao Miyazaki on classic Studio Ghibli animated films such as "My Neighbor Totoro", "Spirited Away", and "Howl's Moving Castle". In the gaming industry, the maestro is also known for creating the soundtrack for the Ni no Kuni dilogy.

The Return of Professor Layton

The new installment of the game will offer fans a number of exciting features:

• A gripping storyline in a new steampunk American setting;
• An incredible musical score by living classic Joe Hisaishi;
• A vast number of fresh and intricate puzzles.

The release of Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is planned for the Nintendo Switch family of consoles.