Level-5 says Fantasy Life i underwent overhaul in 2024, Keiji Inafune left the company
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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:
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road seemingly delayed again, Inazuma Eleven V Heroes Showcase 2025 announced
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Level-5 has provided an update on Inazuma Eleven Victory Road, seemingly confirming yet another delay and announcing the Inazuma Eleven V Heroes Showcase 2025. CEO Akihiro Hino provided a status update in a new blog today.
Hino announced the Inazuma Eleven V Heroes Showcase 2025, which will cover “the official release date and everything included”. As for the release date, “it might slip just a tiny bit due to the ripple effects of Fantasy Life i.” The game was last said to be on track for June.
Fantasy Life i getting physical release in Japan with English support, pre-orders open
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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: The Girl Who Steals Time release date set for May, new trailers
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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:
Megaton Musashi W: Wired details “Megarobo Batroseum” update, release date
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Level-5 has pulled back the curtain on the next major update for Megaton Musashi W: Wired, titled “Megarobo Batroseum”, with full details. It will be available for Nintendo Switch on November 26, 2024.
The main aspect of the update is the inclusion of the new online PvP mode. Additionally, a handful of new pilots will be added.
The full rundown is as follows:
Level-5 suggests Nintendo wanted Professor Layton to return
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Professor Layton and the New World of Steam will be launching on Switch next year, and it seems to be because of Nintendo that the series is finally making a return.
It’s been eight years since the last entry in the franchise. Why’s not the right time for a comeback? Speaking during an event at the Tokyo Game Show, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino pointed to an unnamed company “N” that wanted a new game released.
Hino said the following:
Megaton Muashi W: Wired reveals Megarobo Batroseum update
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Level-5 pulled back the curtain on the next major update for Megaton Musashi W: Wired today, highlighted by the Megarobo Batroseum. Additionally, Koji Kabuto from Mazinger Z., Ryoma Nagare from Getter Robo, and Duke Fleed from UFO Robot Grendizer will be made available.
Speaking about the new content, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino said during today’s Level-5 Vision 2024 presentation: “For Megaton Musashi W: Wired, we’re getting ready to release significant new content. Until now, you had to enhance your Rogues to battle online. In the new mode, the ‘Megarobo Batroseum,’ you can just select a Rogue and jump straight into battle. In other words, you can join player-versus-player as easy as in a fighting game. Some famous pilots will also enter the fray, making the heated super-robot battles even more exciting. The new Batroseum Mode is set to release in November 2024. Please look forward to it!”
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Level-5 Vision 2024 trailer
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Professor Layton and the New World of Steam just received its latest trailer during the Level-5 Vision 2024 event. The three-minute video provides another look at the upcoming Switch game.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam was unveiled for Switch at the start of 2023. Fans have been waiting patiently since then, and barring any delays, we’ll be seeing it next year.
Holy Horror Mansion announced, the next concept for Yo-kai Watch
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Level-5 today unveiled Holy Horror Mansion, which the company says is its next concept for Yo-kai Watch. The company did not provide a release window, and there’s no word on planned platforms currently.
According to Level-5, Holy Horror Mansion is a ghost craft RPG. The game’s theme is “family”, meaning it’s something the whole family can enjoy together.
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Inazuma Eleven Re announced for Switch
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Level-5 just announced Inazuma Eleven Re, which is coming to Switch in 2026. This is a remake of the series’ first game.
Inazuma Eleven originally launched for the DS in 2008, but only in Japan. It would take three years for the title to reach the west, though then it was just Europe and Australia. North America finally got in 2014 as part of a new version for 3DS.
