Level-5 has officially announced that Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time will receive a brand-new “roguelike open world” mode as part of a free DLC update. This update introduces a major gameplay twist, shifting from the traditional life sim RPG elements toward dynamic, exploration-driven challenges in the mysterious land of Ginormosia.
The update was revealed via Fantasy Life’s official X account, and although details are still limited, fans are already excited about what this major addition could bring.
🧭 Explore Ginormosia in a New Way
The roguelike mode reimagines Ginormosia—a key region in Fantasy Life i—with procedurally generated content, ever-changing terrain, and high-stakes exploration. This open world will demand new strategies as players balance survival, combat, and resource management in a much less forgiving environment.
While the current version of the game allows players to enjoy relaxed crafting, gathering, and combat in the cozy world of Reveria, this new mode promises to test your skills with permadeath-style progression, randomized loot, and a heightened sense of adventure.
🧙 A New Character Enters the Story
One of the most intriguing parts of the teaser is the appearance of a new character, described as a purple bear-like humanoid dressed in wizard robes. While their name and backstory haven’t been revealed, Level-5 has hinted that they will play a vital role in the upcoming story content tied to this mode.
This suggests the roguelike addition won’t just be a gameplay remix—it could expand the Fantasy Life i lore in meaningful ways.
📈 A Growing Success
Fantasy Life i has been a strong performer since launch. Within just three weeks, the game sold over 1 million units worldwide, a milestone that highlights the global appeal of its life-sim-meets-RPG formula.
Level-5’s continued support with meaningful free content like this makes it clear that they intend to evolve Fantasy Life i into a long-term adventure for players on the Nintendo Switch.
🗓 When Is It Coming?
While Level-5 hasn’t announced a release date for the roguelike open world DLC, the teaser suggests that the update is in active development and will arrive as a free download in the near future. Players are encouraged to stay tuned to the official Fantasy Life channels for further announcements.
Blending cozy RPG mechanics with intense roguelike gameplay could be exactly what Fantasy Life i needs to stay fresh. With a mysterious new character and a totally revamped gameplay mode on the way, fans of the series—and roguelike adventurers alike—have a lot to look forward to.