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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time

Fantasy Life i Nintendo Switch 2 version

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time just received a release date on Nintendo Switch 2, and it turns out you won’t have to wait very long to play it. Level-5 says it’ll be ready in time for the console’s launch on June 5, 2025.

We previously heard that there would be some improvements on Nintendo Switch 2 compared to the Switch 1 version, and now we have full details. According to Level-5, there’ll be better graphics and an improved frame rate. Additionally, distant objects will be rendered more clearly. Game startup and scene transitions are also faster and more seamless as well.

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 sales milestone

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 DLC free DLC

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, which has somewhat unexpectedly turned into a big hit for Level-5 in its first week, is already confirmed to be getting free DLC.

That news was shared on the game’s official website. For the most part, Level-5 is keeping quite on the details. However, the company says that the game’s free DLC will entail new recipes as well as expanded content under the title “Update the World”.

The site shares the following information about the free Fantasy Life i DLC:

Level-5 has prepared a final launch trailer for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. A follow-up to the original Fantasy Life on Nintendo 3DS, this one is officially available for all Nintendo Switch owners today.

Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:

Fantasy Life i - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Today, Level-5 confirmed plans to release a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. The company did not announce release timing.

Those that pick up the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition can expect a higher resolution and frame rate compared to the Switch 1 version. No further changes were specified.

Fantasy Life i Keiji Inafune

Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino shared notable information about the development of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time in which he explained the game’s delay in 2024 and confirmed that producer Keiji Inafune left the company.

In a blog post, Hino said the project “faced an unexpected challenge” during the middle of last year. Aside from Inafune departing, the game underwent an overhaul after “internal test players had given the game harsh evaluations”. More of Level-5’s studios became involved and there were additions and improvements made, including “open-world exploration and parkour-style actions, restructuring the system’s progression flow, improving the core mechanics, and refining the scenario to be even more emotionally impactful.”

Here’s the update from Hino in full:

Fantasy Life i physical

A new physical release of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has now gone up for pre-order on Nintendo Switch.

At one point, it seems that Nintendo was set to produce a boxed copy – at least in Europe. However, that has now been scrapped apparently. As of now Japan is the only confirmed region with a physical release. But if you’re looking to pick up the game in boxed form, you’ll be able to do so with the Japanese release. English and other languages will be supported, and since Nintendo Switch is region free, anyone can import a copy.

Fantasy Life i release date

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has been hit by yet another delay, but the game now has a final release date. Level-5 will be bringing it out on May 21, 2025.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has been delayed a few different times. Most recently, it was planned for April.

Level-5 also shared news about different editions that will be offered. Here’s the full lineup:

August 19: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has been delayed for a second time. It was most recently planned for October 10, but a 2025 launch is now very likely.

On its website, Level-5 said it has “decided to change the release date”. The company did not explain why another delay is happening, but regardless, extra time is needed.


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