As of April 2026, can no longer be purchased through the official Nintendo eShop , as digital sales for the Nintendo 3DS family were discontinued on March 27, 2023. Users who previously purchased the digital version can still redownload it from their account at no extra cost. Current Acquisition Methods
Since digital downloads are officially unavailable for new buyers, you must rely on secondary markets:
: A prequel following Professor Layton as he investigates the "Masked Gentleman" in the city of Monte d'Or.
: These were distributed via the Nintendo Network.
: Japan received an exclusive digital-only version called Miracle Mask Plus , which includes extra animations and puzzles not found in the original release. Downloadable Content (DLC)
If you are looking for a more modern experience, the next entry in the series, , is currently scheduled for release in late 2026 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
: Features 150 brand-new brainteasers in the main story, plus three unique minigames.
