The follow-up RPG to one of Nintendo’s most beloved 3DS gems finally got a solid release date following multiple delays, and there’s not long left to wait now

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is coming this spring

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A little over one month ago,Nintendoannounced that the long-awaitedFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Timewasdelayed againwithout word of any solid new release date - until now, that is.

As newly revealed in apostby developer Level-5 Comcept, the hotly-anticipated Fantasy Life sequel is now scheduled to release in April 2025. “We are sorry to keep you waiting like this,” explains the studio, “but we are working hard to make the game even more interesting for you. We hope you can wait for a little longer.” The follow-up to the iconic 3DS classic was originally set to drop sometime in 2023.

Following an initial delay, Fantasy Life i’s big release date was then postponed to October 10, 2024. It faced yet another delay last month - hopefully, that was the final one now that devs have provided fans with a concrete launch window. Alongside their announcement today, they also shared a brand-new trailer detailing some of the features players can expect to see. From multiplayer to open-world exploration, the sequel sounds massive.

Fans can look forward toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons-esque island customization and landscaping, new lives to play like Artist and Farmer, and loads of exploration - it’s a dream come true for any dedicated lovers of the original, including myself. A lengthy decade has passed since the first Fantasy Life graced the 3DS with its unique class-swapping system and whimsical sim-like elements in 2012, after all.

I’m not the only one who’s excited to finally play the sequel this spring, either. Comments on the devs' date reveal highlight as much: “The new features are absolutely incredible! Can’t wait to no life this game in April!” One fan calls the wait “nothing” after seeing all of the content coming, exclaiming that they “can’t wait to play this game like I did with the first one.” I feel the same - now if you’ll excuse me, I’m itching to play the 3DS title yet again.

Check out our roundup ofnew gamescoming this year and beyond for more.

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After spending years with her head in various fantastical realms' clouds, Anna studied English Literature and then Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, going on to specialize in narrative design and video game journalism as a writer. She has written for various publications since her postgraduate studies, including Dexerto, Fanbyte, GameSpot, IGN, PCGamesN, and more. When she’s not frantically trying to form words into coherent sentences, she’s probably daydreaming about becoming a fairy druid and befriending every animal or she’s spending a thousand (more) hours traversing the Underdark in Baldur’s Gate 3. If you spot her away from her PC, you’ll always find Anna with a fantasy book, a handheld video game console of some sort, and a Tamagotchi or two on hand.

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