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After a few rough years, Level-5 might finally be back on track. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time launched a couple of months ago and has been a smash hit. 

At a few points, things felt a bit dire for Level-5. Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road went through multiple year-long delays and overall output slowed to a crawl. But now Fantasy Life i could just be the start of Level-5’s comeback tour. The company has a few games in the pipeline. Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Decapolice, Inazuma Eleven Re, and Holy Horror Mansion are in development and are planned for Nintendo Switch / Switch 2. Some are closer than others, and while there have been plenty of concerns about Level-5, there are signs of life.

Out of Level-5’s upcoming slate, which game are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments.

Fantasy Life i Gift Codes

Following the launch of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Gift Codes, we’ve put a post together with all available Gift Codes.

Level-5 is expected to share new codes in the days and months to come. Each one should provide its own set of items for players to get their hands on. If you’re looking for a complete list, we’ve got you covered.

Fantasy Life i Photo Mode Switch 2 physical

Level-5 today announced its latest plans for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, including a new Nintendo Switch 2 physical edition and a Photo Mode with the game reaching another sales milestone.

Since launch, the title has sold over 1.2 million units. That accounts for all platforms combined worldwide.

Fantasy Life i 1.4.0 update

Another big update has dropped for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, with players now having access to version 1.4.0.

On Nintendo Switch 2, Level-5 has adjusted the game’s rendering to improve blurriness. The game has also received new Area Challenges, new materials, new armor, and new objects. Various adjustments and bug fixes are also included.

Here’s the full rundown:

One of the most talked-about Nintendo Switch titles of the first half of 2025, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has officially surpassed one million units sold worldwide. It’s a major milestone for a game that initially sparked concern due to multiple delays, with many fans unsure of what to expect. Now, it’s being hailed as a breakout hit.

Speaking during a special talk show hosted by the Denfaminicogamer Channel, Level-5 CEO and Fantasy Life i producer Akihiro Hino opened up about the game’s development journey and the pivotal changes that led to its current success. According to Hino, a major turning point came just one year ago, when the team made the difficult decision to rework large portions of the game.

Level-5 today provided more details about the upcoming free DLC for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, which will feature a new Roguelike Open World mode.

Level-5 says the update is bringing along “an evolved version of Ginormosia, including a system blending roguelike and open-world elements that offers engaging content for both experienced players and newcomers alike.”

Here’s what’s been shared thus far:

Fantasy Life i 1.3.3 update

Level-5 came out with the latest Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time update today in the form of version 1.3.3. Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owners can access it now.

One of the big additions is a new camera option that lets players see farther in the distance. Additionally, it’s now possible to re-listen to Life Songs. There’s more here as well such as bug fixes.

The full overview is as follows: 

Fantasy Life i Girl Who Steals Time 1.3.0 update

Level-5 issued a new version 1.1.0 update for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, and while it’s out on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, there are specific graphical improvements on the new console.

The patch improves shadows and reflection effects, and extends the distance at which objects are rendered on Nintendo Switch 2. A number of other features and fixes are also included.

Here’s the full rundown:

Fantasy Life i sales milestone

May 24: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has already managed to reach its first major sales milestone.

According to Level-5, the game has sold over 50,000 copies. That’s based on the combined performance for all platforms worldwide. News about the success was shared on social media today along with the commemorative piece of art above.

Fantasy Life i trailer

A new launch trailer is here for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time on Nintendo Switch 2. The game just came to the original Nintendo Switch not too long ago, but an upgrade is available for the new system’s launch.

Here’s some information about the RPG:


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