Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Release Date, Features, and Upgrade Details Announced

LEVEL-5 has officially announced the release date for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, confirming its debut on June 5, 2025.

Coinciding with the launch of Nintendo’s next-generation portable home console, this enhanced version delivers new features and optimizations tailored to the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has been a significant entry for LEVEL-5, a developer renowned for imaginative storytelling and immersive life simulation experiences.

Originally launched for Nintendo Switch and available digitally worldwide via the Nintendo eShop, the upcoming Switch 2 Edition aims to attract both newcomers and long-time fans by leveraging the upgraded capabilities of the latest Nintendo platform. The enhanced Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is set at €62.26 / $62.58.

For existing owners of the Nintendo Switch version, LEVEL-5 is offering a cost-effective upgrade path: the Switch 2 Edition Upgrade will be available for just €2.27 / $2.59.

This upgrade ensures that dedicated players can experience the improvements without purchasing the entire game again. LEVEL-5 has communicated that the new edition "takes full advantage of the hardware’s capabilities.” In practical terms, this means players will see dramatically reduced load times, leading to smoother scene transitions and quicker game launches.

Enhanced graphics and increased frame rates headline the technical advancements, providing a visually richer and more responsive experience. Set on the mysterious and ruined Mysteria Island, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time invites players to embark on epic adventures that blend time travel, town building, and RPG mechanics.

Players can create highly customizable avatars, selecting unique facial features, hairstyles, and more to craft their in-game identity.

Following the tradition of the Fantasy Life series, the game introduces various “Lives” or roles—each offering distinct gameplay benefits and opportunities for exploration, gathering, and creativity. A key highlight is the ability to shape and develop your own town.

By gathering resources one thousand years in the past, players can influence the prosperity and design of their island in the present day.

Multiplayer functionality supports up to four players both locally and online, enabling friends to collaborate in city-building, resource gathering, and uncovering the island’s many secrets. Further enriching the adventure, players will encounter peculiar entities called "Strangelings." These mysterious objects, believed to be haunted by the spirits of the departed, contribute to the game’s central mystery, challenging players to resolve their story and determine their true origins. With its relaxed pace, deep customization, and strong cooperative elements, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time continues to exemplify LEVEL-5's expertise in crafting engaging and accessible RPGs.

As Nintendo gears up for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, this title stands out as a strong showcase for the new console's advanced capabilities. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is available now for Nintendo Switch users via the eShop.

The upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 Edition arrives on June 5, 2025, delivering a new standard for the beloved life simulation series on Nintendo’s cutting-edge platform.

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