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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time finally launches on Thursday, May 22. Billed as “everyone’s slow-life RPG,” this latest entry in the series seamlessly blends free-form Life (job) switching with adventure. While the previous mobile game Fantasy Life Online shut down after just one year, what new delights does this installment hold? Here we cover the release date, supported platforms, pricing and editions, and the game’s appeal in full.
Title, Release Date, and Supported Platforms
- Title: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
- Release Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 (scheduled)
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch / PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4 / Xbox Series X|S / Steam
The Nintendo Switch 2 version release date will be announced separately, but all other platforms launch on the same day.
Pricing and Editions
The game comes in a standard edition and a digital deluxe edition exclusive to the download version.
Standard Edition: ¥7,678 (tax incl.) — shared between physical and download versions Digital Deluxe Edition: ¥8,778 (tax incl.) — includes bonus mount, equipment, costumes, and other perks
Choosing the deluxe edition gives you useful bonus items from the start, letting you begin your adventure more comfortably.
I actually purchased the deluxe edition and have been playing since the 19th.
Game Overview and Features
Balancing Slow Life and Adventure
Players freely switch between occupations called “Lives” to develop their characters. You can combine combat Lives (royal soldier, hunter, mage, etc.), production Lives (blacksmith, tailor, chef, etc.), and gathering Lives (lumberjack, angler, miner, etc.) to enjoy both lifestyle and adventure on your own terms.
Vast Open World
Set on the new island continent “Baka Dekkana,” you follow a light emitted from a dragon fossil, traveling between past and present to unravel mysteries. Giant holes, ruins, and messages from a time-traveling girl — various elements spark your adventurous spirit.
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Online and offline co-op supports up to 4 players. Join players across different platforms for relaxing farm work or challenging boss battles, with plenty of content to enjoy with family and friends.
Early Access and Pre-order Bonuses
- Digital Deluxe Early Access: Available from Monday, May 19, 2025
- Pre-order Bonuses (common):
- EXP-boosting accessory “Butterfly Charm”
- 9 useful consumable items set “Beginner Adventurer Set”
These bonuses are available for purchases and pre-orders until 23:59 on May 21, 2025.
Multi-Language Support and Global Release
The game supports Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Korean, designed for players worldwide to enjoy comfortably.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is an RPG that offers both the tranquility of slow living and dynamic adventure simultaneously. As its May 22, 2025 release approaches, check the official website and official X account (@L5_fantasylife) for the latest information, and craft your own story.
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