Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time was released on May 21, 2025, for PlayStation 5/4, Xbox Series X/S, PC (Steam), and Nintendo Switch. Pre-order customers of the Deluxe Edition were able to play 3 days earlier. On June 5, 2025—the release day of the new console—the Switch 2 edition of the game was released. The game is a role-playing game with life simulation elements and offers both a single-player mode and an online co-op mode for up to 4 players. It was developed and published by Level-5. It is the direct sequel to the cult 3DS game Fantasy Life.
In terms of content, the game stays true to the proven mix of quests, collecting, combat, and crafting, but introduces numerous innovations: the biggest difference from its predecessor is the time travel system, which allows players to switch between the past, the present, and an open world called Ginormosia. Island management has also been greatly expanded: players can build their own town, decorate it, and populate it with NPCs. You can create your own character and level them up to level 100.
Lives
The game offers a total of 14 different Lives, divided into:
- Combat Lives: Paladin, Mercenary, Hunter, Magician
- Gathering Lives: Woodcutter, Miner, Angler, Farmer (new)
- Crafting Lives: Blacksmith, Carpenter, Tailor, Alchemist, Cook, Artist (new)
Regions
The game world of Reveria consists of several regions, including:
Past:
- Eternia Village
- Capital of Mysteria
- Faraway Island
- Tropica Isles
- Swolean Island
Present:
- Base Camp
- The Depths
As well as the new region Ginormosia, which can only be accessed through time travel. It is an open world.
Characters
The main characters include:
- Trip
- Edward
- Skelegon
- Rem
- Ranoah
- Growler
Many familiar NPCs from the predecessor on the Nintendo 3DS also return.
Treasure Grove
A central element of the story is the Treasure Grove, a magical tree whose secret is closely tied to time travel and the fate of the island. Treasure Groves are essentially randomly generated dungeons, featuring a boss at the end and possibly special/unique rooms along the way. They can be conquered solo or in multiplayer with friends or strangers.
Pre-order and Deluxe Edition Bonuses
Pre-order customers received exclusive items like a decoration set and a special accessory that grants more experience. The Deluxe Edition additionally included a dragon mount, cosmetic content, and 72 hours of early access before the official release.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is a successful blend of nostalgia and innovation – perfect for fans of the original and newcomers looking to explore a charming fantasy world.