Summary
- Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time by Level-5 Comcept is set to launch on Nintendo Switch in April 2025.
- The game, a sequel to the 2014 original, promises evolved visuals and refined content for an outstanding RPG experience.
- Speculation suggests a possible multi-platform release, potentially including PlayStation, for the highly anticipated game.
The CEO of the developer behind Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has shared some exciting updates on the upcoming game. The action-adventure RPG, developed by the Osaka-based studio Level-5 Comcept, is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch in April 2025. The original Fantasy Life debuted worldwide in 2014, receiving widespread acclaim from players. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is designed as a sequel, bringing the series into the modern console era.
In 2016, the Fantasy Life series received a spin-off titled Fantasy Life Online, launched exclusively for mobile platforms. While it didn’t receive as much praise as the mainline game, it garnered a mostly positive reception. Fantasy Life is known for its color-soaked visuals, distinctive cartoon style, and whimsical character design. With the cozy gaming genre currently surging in popularity and the success of the first installment, Fantasy Life i is shaping up to be a highly anticipated release in 2025.
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As spotted by Gematsu and shared on Twitter, Level-5 Comcept CEO Akihiro Hino announced a slight delay in the release of major news regarding Fantasy Life i. He attributed the delay to factors such as new hardware and platform compatibility. Hino also mentioned that the game’s visuals have evolved, its content refined for a more enjoyable experience, and that Fantasy Life i is on track to be an outstanding RPG. The post also noted that new information will be shared soon.
CEO Gives Update on News Delays and Game Improvements for Fantasy Life i
The mention of new hardware and platform compatibility is likely to further fuel speculation that Fantasy Life i could be released on PlayStation. Earlier this year, Gematsu shared a screenshot of the upcoming game listed on the PlayStation Store, though the listing was quickly removed. Hino’s latest comments suggest that this rumor may have some credibility. However, there has been no official confirmation yet regarding a multi-platform release for the new game.
For fans of other cozy genre titles like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, Fantasy Life i is a 2025 game release to watch. With the game announced two years ago, the last mainline title releasing over a decade ago, and multiple delays during development, the April release of Fantasy Life i can’t come soon enough for many long-time fans of the series.
Level-5 has a strong lineup of RPGs, and for many fans, Fantasy Life is considered one of the best. The news from the company’s CEO adds weight to the possibility that the game may be released on both the Switch and PlayStation, which would be exciting for gamers. However, even if that doesn’t happen, the April launch will still be a moment of joy for fans.
Life Simulation
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