PATLABOR the Case Files

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• Patch Notes·28 Sept 2026Official

  Update on Gameplay Improvements

  Thank you for playing *PATLABOR the Case Files*.Thank you for playing PATLABOR the Case Files.We are currently working on improvements to make the game more comfortable and enjoyable to play, with a particular focus on gameplay controls.In response to the feedback we have received regarding attack and lock-on controls, we would like to share the improvements currently planned for a future update.Planned ImprovementsScheduled for the end of October 2026① Lock-On ImprovementsWe are expanding the effective angle of the lock-on system to make it easier to lock onto enemies.In addition, while locked on, your Labor will turn toward the target in place, allowing you to track and engage enemies more intuitively.This improvement is planned for Assist, Normal, and Hard modes.The current lock-on specifications will remain unchanged in Babel Mode.② Improved Attack AimingWhen attacking while holding a direction on the stick, your Labor will first turn toward the direction you are aiming before performing the attack.In addition, if an enemy is near the direction you are aiming, the Labor will automatically face the enemy before attacking, making it easier to hit your intended target more intuitively.③ Lock-On Support for Ranged WeaponsWe are working on an improvement that will allow you to lock onto enemies with a single button press while using ranged weapons.When locked on, not only the camera but also your Labor itself will turn toward the target, making it easier to aim during ranged combat.④ Improved Lock-On Status DisplayWe will add indicators to enemy HP bars to clearly show when an enemy can be locked on and when they are currently locked on.This improvement is intended to make combat easier to understand and navigate.⑤ Tutorial ImprovementsFor the lock-on tutorial, we are working on an improvement that will visually display the actual effective range of the lock-on system.For the aiming tutorial, we will revise the explanation to demonstrate the actual process of aiming ...
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• Announcements·28 Sept 2026Official

  Launch Sale Ends in 3 Days!

  Thank you for playing PATLABOR the Case Files!Our Launch Sale ends in just 3 days.Sale Details- Discount: 10% OFF- Ends: September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM PDTWe also have an update planned for late October that will include improvements to controls, such as:- Improved Lock-On System- Improved aiming controls when shooting in Assist ModeIf you haven't picked it up yet, now's the perfect time!Thank you for your continued support of PATLABOR the Case Files.
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• Announcements·18 Sept 2026Official

  Future Updates

  Thank you for playing *PATLABOR the Case Files*.We are currently working on improvements, with a particular focus on controls, to provide a more comfortable gameplay experience.In particular, we have received feedback regarding the lock-on system. Below, we would like to explain how the current system works and share the improvements currently planned.■ About the Lock-On System・The lock-on system has a specific field of view within which enemies can be detected.・This field of view is linked to the direction in which the unit you are controlling is facing.・When an enemy is within this field of view, using “Lock-On + Attack” allows you to attack while tracking the targeted enemy.■ Improvements Planned for October 2026① Improvements to the Lock-On SystemWe are working to widen the field of view for the lock-on system, expanding the range in which enemies can be detected and making it easier to lock onto enemies intuitively.We will also review the tutorial alongside these system improvements.② Aiming Improvements for Shooting in Assist ModeWhen a firearm is equipped, using the lock-on function will automatically target the nearest enemy, while the camera will quickly adjust to focus on the target.■ New DLC Coming Spring 2027!A new DLC is planned for release in Spring 2027.Ingram Plus from *PATLABOR EZY* will join the game, along with new content featuring missions inspired by the series.More details about the DLC will be announced in the future, so please stay tuned.We will continue to work on improvements, with a focus on controls and overall gameplay comfort.Thank you for your continued support of *PATLABOR the Case Files*.
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• Announcements·17 Sept 2026Official

  PATLABOR the Case Files — out now!

  ■ Launch Sale — 10% off for 14 days only! For 14 days after launch, PATLABOR the Case Files is available at 10% off as part of our Launch Sale.■ New trailer now available! - Narrated by Kiichi Goto (voiced by Ryunosuke Ohbayashi) - Also screened at the Happinet main booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026 ■ More updates are on the way! Based on player feedback from the PS5 Early Access period, we plan to improve the aiming accuracy of Assist Mode in October. In addition, "Ingram Plus" from Mobile Police PATLABOR EZY — the three-part film series whose second chapter, File 2, is now in theaters — is coming as DLC and is currently in development. Further updates will be announced on this page.
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• Announcements·16 Sept 2026Official

  PATLABOR the Case Files — launching soon!

  ■ Every mech in the game is fully supervised by the original creative team!All Labors appearing in PATLABOR the Case Files were supervised by Yutaka Izubuchi, the game's mechanical design supervisor.The "White Griffon" playable in Simulator Mode is also a special "the Case Files" version supervised by Izubuchi, based on the 3D model from Good Smile Company's MODEROID plastic model kit series.■ More updates are on the way!Based on player feedback from the PS5 Early Access period, we plan to improve the aiming accuracy of Assist Mode in October.In addition, "Ingram Plus" from Mobile Police PATLABOR EZY — the three-part film series whose second chapter, File 2, is now in theaters — is coming as DLC and is currently in development.Further updates will be announced on this page.
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