It looks like Level-5, developer of the PS3 White Knight games (also known for the Layton series), won't be leading the series on that new start.
Famitsu lists Sony Computer Entertainment Japan as "producer" of the new game, with Level-5 credited only for the original idea of the White Knight series.
This seems to suggest that the new game will have a yet undisclosed mystery developer.
Level-5: "We will be streaming "LEVEL5 VISION 2026 Takumi" on YouTube starting at 21:00 on Friday, April 10, 2026.
At this event, we plan to reveal various latest information on Level-5 titles.
Please stay tuned for the announcements on the day."
Anything from their golden age would be great. Apart from that Level 5 just doesn't hook me anymore.
TGS writes: "Starting at 9:00 PM on Thursday, September 25, 2025, we'll be livestreaming the "LEVEL5 Special Match: Exclusive Gameplay Reveal!"as part of the TOKYO GAME SHOW 2025 Official Program! Our guests include Lisa Hanabusa from VSPO! and voice actors Yuki Kaji and Sho Komura, with Mayu Yoshioka serving as host. The program will feature intense head-to-head battles from our showcased titles, as well as the latest update information. A special giveaway campaign to celebrate the livestream, where you can win exclusive original gifts, is also being planned. We look forward to your participation!"
Level-5 has officially confirmed its lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2025, with three titles scheduled to appear at the annual showcase.
Level 5 once captivated me with every release. Glad that era is over since I moved on from their safe cookie cutter game design.
I really would love an honest to God Ni No Kuni 3, but that shitshow mobile game is all we might get.
Well the IP belongs to Sony and considering WKC2 ends the main story, its understandable that Sony has gotten another developer to do the spin off series while Level 5 continue their other Wii/ DS/ PS3/ PSP projects.
On top of this, Level 5 do have 2 PSP titles in development (announced a year ago at least) so I highly doubt their team could take on another PSP project in relation to their other titles in development.
Pity, but hopefully this other dev will do a good job.
Sony Japan Studios is more than up to the task. They developed Patapon, LocoRoco and codeveloped Demons Souls.