Level-5 has officially announced that the physical edition of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time for Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in Japan on August 7, 2025. This exciting news comes after the game’s initial launch on May 21, which saw the title available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Fantasy Life i has been a major success for Level-5, with the cozy RPG selling over 1.2 million copies worldwide since its release. Although the game was originally launched before the Nintendo Switch 2 debuted, players have had the option to purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition digitally since the new console’s launch. Additionally, owners of the original Nintendo Switch version can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition.
In a recent update on the official Fantasy Life i website, Level-5 confirmed the release date for the physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition in Japan, set for August 7. Currently, there are no announced plans for a physical Switch 2 release outside of Japan, but fans remain hopeful that Level-5 may expand its availability internationally in the future.
For collectors and fans in Japan, this physical edition offers a new way to experience Fantasy Life i on Nintendo’s latest hardware, combining the beloved gameplay with tangible packaging and special edition perks.
Stay tuned for any updates on international releases and additional content as the launch date approaches.