Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Surpasses 800,000 Sales Worldwide Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

LEVEL-5's acclaimed RPG, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, has reached a significant sales milestone, with over 800,000 copies sold worldwide following its recent release.

Launched globally on May 21, 2024, for the Nintendo Switch, the game has resonated strongly with players both in Japan and internationally, securing top positions on digital platforms such as the Nintendo eShop. In an official statement, LEVEL-5 confirmed, “As of June 2, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has sold more than 800,000 copies globally.

The game’s digital performance has been particularly impressive, ranking first on multiple occasions across several regions.

We are deeply grateful to all our players for their remarkable support.” Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time builds on the popular life simulation and RPG mechanics that defined its predecessors, offering players a chance to embark on a new adventure on the ruined Mysteria Island.

The gameplay invites users to shape their own destinies, craft their cities, and explore a world full of possibilities and secrets, all while choosing among various “Lives” or character classes. The following core features define the Fantasy Life i experience on Nintendo Switch: - **Customizable Avatar Creation:** Players can fully personalize their in-game appearance, crafting a unique identity before heading into the magical realm of Reveria. - **Diverse Life Roles:** Choose from an array of job-like classes, each providing distinctive gameplay opportunities, skills, and tasks tailored to different player interests. - **Island Restoration and Town Building:** Gather resources across timelines—traveling 1,000 years into the past—to rebuild and personalize Mysteria Island for the present day. - **Expanded Multiplayer Support:** The game offers online and local multiplayer for up to four players, enabling friends to collaborate on quests, resource gathering, and island building. - **Unraveling Mysteries:** As players journey into the island’s history, they encounter enigmatic "Strangelings"—spiritually possessed objects whose origins and stories unfold throughout the adventure. Since launch, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has received praise for its accessible gameplay, creative freedom, and charming visual style.

Its strong sales highlight its appeal amid a competitive RPG landscape on Nintendo Switch. Looking forward, LEVEL-5 is set to expand the game’s reach with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, releasing on June 5, 2025, coinciding with the debut of Nintendo's latest hardware.

This enhanced version promises to further immerse both returning and new players with improved performance and expanded content. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is available now for digital download on the Nintendo eShop worldwide.

With its growing community, fresh multiplayer opportunities, and continued updates, it stands as a standout entry in LEVEL-5’s esteemed RPG catalog.

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