{"id":7608,"date":"2026-08-11T04:35:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T20:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/patlabor-the-case-files-ps5-pc-september-17-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T04:35:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T20:35:57","slug":"patlabor-the-case-files-ps5-pc-september-17-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/patlabor-the-case-files-ps5-pc-september-17-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Patlabor: The Case Files Hits PS5 and PC on 17 September \u2014 First Console Game in 20 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Patlabor fans have been waiting a long time for this one. <strong>Patlabor: The Case Files<\/strong>, developed by Chime Corporation and published by Good Smile Company, has a confirmed worldwide release date: <strong>17 September 2026<\/strong> on PS5, PC via Steam, and PC via the Epic Games Store. Digital Deluxe edition owners get three-day early access starting <strong>14 September<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It is the first Patlabor console game in roughly 20 years, and it arrives as a full-featured action game rather than a simple anniversary tribute \u2014 pilots will operate the iconic <strong>AV-98 Ingram<\/strong> across a campaign that covers the original anime, the OVAs, and both theatrical films.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/patlabor-case-files-ingram-units-ps5.png?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Two AV-98 Ingram units standing outdoors in Patlabor: The Case Files\" style=\"max-width:100%\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Good Smile Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Gameplay Modes<\/h2>\n<p>The Case Files ships with three distinct play modes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Main Mission<\/strong> \u2014 you play as an SV2 Division officer piloting an Ingram through story missions drawn from the full Patlabor continuity<\/li>\n<li><strong>Another Side Mission<\/strong> \u2014 a unique perspective flip: you control an enemy Labor, staging incidents the SV2 team will have to respond to<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simulator Mode<\/strong> \u2014 a free-play area for learning the mechs and practicing combat without story consequences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The roster covers more than 20 playable Labors, including the fan-favourite <strong>Type-J9 Griffon<\/strong> \u2014 the Ingram&#8217;s recurring rival unit \u2014 alongside a range of civilian and criminal Labor designs from across the series.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/patlabor-case-files-ingram-garage-gantry.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"AV-98 Ingram Labor standing in a maintenance gantry in Patlabor: The Case Files\" style=\"max-width:100%\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Good Smile Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Kenji Kawai Scores the Soundtrack<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Kenji Kawai<\/strong> \u2014 who scored both Patlabor theatrical films and is best known internationally for his <em>Ghost in the Shell<\/em> soundtrack \u2014 returns to compose the game&#8217;s music. The Digital Deluxe edition bundles the full <strong>30-track OST<\/strong> alongside the early access window, making it the obvious pick for anyone who plans to spend time in Simulator Mode.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R_4kqMHnlrg\" title=\"Patlabor: The Case Files \u2014 Official Third Trailer\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>Patlabor: The Case Files \u2014 Official Third Trailer via GameTrailers on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Pricing and Editions<\/h2>\n<p>Standard digital is priced at <strong>USD 34.99<\/strong>; the Digital Deluxe edition \u2014 which adds the 30-track Kenji Kawai OST and three-day early access \u2014 is <strong>USD 39.99<\/strong>. Both editions launch simultaneously worldwide, with the game fully localised in Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/patlabor-case-files-another-side-mission-gameplay.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Another Side Mission gameplay screen showing HUD and enemy Labor in Patlabor: The Case Files\" style=\"max-width:100%\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Good Smile Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Where to Wishlist<\/h2>\n<p>The game is live on <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3275400\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Steam<\/a> and the Epic Games Store now for wishlisting ahead of the September window. A physical edition has not been announced at this stage.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll have more coverage \u2014 including a hands-on impression if preview builds come our way \u2014 closer to the 14 September early access window. Check back at <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">GameTrader&#8217;s game news section<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good Smile Company&#8217;s Patlabor: The Case Files launches worldwide on PS5, Steam, and Epic Games Store on 17 September 2026 \u2014 with Digital Deluxe early access from 14 September. The first Patlabor console game in roughly 20 years lets you pilot the AV-98 Ingram and even the Type-J9 Griffon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7605,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11],"tags":[360,646,837,836],"class_list":["post-7608","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","tag-anime-game","tag-good-smile-company","tag-mecha-anime","tag-patlabor"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/patlabor-case-files-ingram-units-ps5.png?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-1YI","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":5996,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/patlabor-ezy-file-2-august-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":7608,"position":0},"title":"Patlabor EZY File 2 Opens 14 August \u2014 Free Classic TV Streaming Has Started","date":"July 18, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Classic mecha anime Patlabor returns with EZY File 2 in Japanese cinemas on 14 August 2026. 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