Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Switch 2 Edition Delivers Major Load Time and Graphics Upgrades

LEVEL-5 has officially showcased the substantial improvements coming to Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, highlighting reduced load times and enhanced graphics that leverage the capabilities of Nintendo’s latest hardware.

Their recently released comparison videos provide a clear, data-driven look at how the new edition elevates both the visual experience and performance for players. The load time demonstration reveals a marked improvement over the original Nintendo Switch version.

According to the data, loading from the main menu has been reduced from 12.12 seconds to just 6.19 seconds, while warping to a new in-game location now takes only 9.39 seconds, down from 17.06 seconds previously.

These efficiency gains promise smoother scene transitions, more responsive game launches, and an overall faster-paced gaming experience, particularly appealing to longtime fans and newcomers alike. Building on these performance enhancements, LEVEL-5 confirmed that Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be priced at €62.26 / $62.58 on launch.

In a consumer-friendly move, owners of the Nintendo Switch edition will be able to purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade for just €2.27 / $2.59, ensuring that early adopters aren’t left behind and can continue their adventure with upgraded visuals and frame rates. In this latest installment of the beloved Fantasy Life series, players embark on a new journey to Mysteria Island—a land marked by ruins, mystery, and adventure.

The gameplay features rich customization, including the ability to create unique avatars by tailoring appearance and life path, offering a diverse job system that encourages replayability.

Players are tasked with gathering resources from a past era to rebuild the island in the present, shaping not just their character's destiny, but their very world. As detailed by the publisher, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time on Nintendo Switch 2 supports up to four-player multiplayer both online and locally, inviting friends to adventure together, gather resources, and tackle the island’s secrets.

A notable story element includes exploring ancient mysteries by traveling back a thousand years, where players encounter objects called “Strangelings”—mysterious items said to be linked to long-lost souls.

Deciphering these enigmas forms a key part of the gameplay’s narrative depth. The digital version of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is available now worldwide on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is scheduled for release on June 5, 2025, marking a new chapter for the franchise and further extending its legacy on Nintendo’s evolving hardware ecosystem.

With enhanced visuals, faster performance, and expanded multiplayer features, this new edition is set to deliver a more immersive and engaging Fantasy Life experience for fans across the globe.

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