Good Smile Company begins early access for Patlabor the Case Files on PS5

Good Smile Company has launched early access for the PlayStation 5 download version of the new 3D action game, ‘Mobile Police Patlabor the Case Files’, starting September 14, 2026. The Digital Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition provide players with 72 hours of early access ahead of the full release scheduled for September 17, 2026. A PC version will also be available on September 17 via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The game features missions from the perspectives of both Special Vehicle Section 2 and their opponents. It includes over 20 Labors, such as the Ingram, Griffin, and Type Zero, and offers modes like shooting training and Labor combat simulations. The production is supervised by original series staff, including Yu Debuchi, Kazunori Ito, and Akemi Takada.

Additionally, a DLC featuring the ‘Ingram Plus’ from the film ‘Mobile Police Patlabor EZY’ is currently under development. The title will also be featured at Tokyo Game Show 2026 at Makuhari Messe, where a special booth will offer playable demos and promotional items.