Good Smile Company released the 3D action game *Mobile Police Patlabor: The Case Files*, developed by Chime, for PS5 and PC today, September 17, 2026.
For the PC version (available on Steam and the Epic Games Store), a release commemorative sale offering a 10% discount is currently underway for 14 days following launch.
Relive iconic scenes from both the Special Vehicles Division 2 and the “opposing side”
This title allows players to relive iconic scenes from *Mobile Police Patlabor*—a franchise that has spanned various media, including anime and manga—through 3D action gameplay. As previously reported in a past Game*Spark article, the developer, Chime, has a track record of developing titles such as *Made in Abyss: The Twin Stars Aiming for Darkness*.
The game features three modes: “Main Missions,” “Another Side Missions,” and “Simulator Mode.” A key feature is the ability to play from the perspectives of both the 2nd Special Vehicles Division and their opponents, allowing players to pilot over 20 different Labors, including the Ingram, the Griffin, and the Type-0.In Simulator Mode, players can enjoy shooting practice and Labor-versus-Labor battles.
The game was produced under the full supervision of the original creative staff, with Yutaka Obuchi serving as mechanical supervisor, Kazunori Ito as script supervisor, and Akemi Takada as character art supervisor. The game also features an original addition: Special Vehicles Division 2 members dressed in summer uniforms.
The limited-quantity “Special Edition” is now on sale at the Good Smile Company Official Shop
The PS5 physical “Special Edition” is currently available in limited quantities at the Good Smile Company official shop.Priced at 11,220 yen, it includes a special-color plastic model, “MODEROID Griffin: The Case Files Color Ver.,” which can be used in Simulator Mode. This plastic model is a version created exclusively for this title, based on the MODEROID 3D model and supervised by Yutaka Izubuchi.
Additionally, the Digital Deluxe Edition (5,500 yen) includes the main game, the original soundtrack, and 72 hours of early access. Furthermore, as a first-print bonus for the physical edition, an original soundtrack CD—featuring the opening theme song written specifically for this title by Kenji Kawai—is included.
A campaign to win an autographed color paper by Ryusuke Obayashi is currently underway
To celebrate the release, a “Follow & Repost” campaign is currently underway on the official MechaSma X account, offering a chance to win a hand-signed color paper by Ryusuke Obayashi, the voice actor for Kiichi Goto. The campaign runs from September 17 to September 24, 2026.
In addition, the third installment of the web commercial, narrated by Ryusuke Obayashi (who voices Kiichi Goto), is now available on Good Smile Company’s official YouTube channel.
Exhibiting at Tokyo Game Show 2026—Get a Special Sticker When You Play a Demo
*Mobile Police Patlabor: The Case Files* will be exhibited at the Good Smile Company special booth, located within the Happinet booth (Hall 6, 06-N04) at the “Tokyo Game Show 2026” held at Makuhari Messe.The booth will feature playable demos and screenings of the latest promotional video, and players who try the game will receive a “special sticker.”
The event schedule is as follows: Business Days are September 17 and 18 (10:00 AM–5:00 PM each day),and the public days are September 19 and 20 (9:30 AM – 5:00 PM each day) and September 21 (9:30 AM – 4:00 PM).
Future Updates and DLC
Based on user feedback received during the PS5 version’s early access period, an update to improve shooting accuracy in Assist Mode is scheduled for October.
Additionally, the “Ingram Plus” from “Mobile Police Patlabor EZY”—a three-chapter series whose second chapter is currently in theaters—is scheduled for release as DLC (currently in active development). Note that Chapter 3 of EZY is scheduled for release on March 5, 2027.Further updates will be posted on the Steam store page and the official MechaSma X account.
Key Features
Main Missions and Another Side Missions: Missions playable from the perspectives of both the Special Vehicles Division 2 and their adversaries
Pilot Over 20 Labor Units: Starting with the Ingram, you can also pilot the Griffin and the Type-0
Simulator Mode: Take on shooting practice and Labor-versus-Labor battles
"Mobile Police Patlabor: The Case Files" is now available forPS5and PC (Steam/Epic Games Store). The PC version is currently on sale at 10% off for 14 days to celebrate its release. The standard edition of the PS5 digital version is priced at 4,400 yen (the physical edition is 6,380 yen).
