Nintendo and Level-5 Announce Delay for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Nintendo and Level-5 have revealed a delay for the highly anticipated game, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, originally scheduled to launch for the Nintendo Switch on 10th October. Fans who have been eagerly awaiting the release were met with disappointment as the developers announced the setback.
Statement from Level-5
“To all of you who have been looking forward to the release, we apologize for any inconvenience caused and sincerely appreciate your understanding,” Level-5 expressed in a statement addressing the delay. “Thank you for your patience.”
Level-5 has not disclosed a new release date for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time nor provided any explanation for the delay. Speculation arises whether the studio may be holding off for Nintendo’s rumored next-generation hardware, potentially named Switch 2. Only time will reveal the truth.
Level-5 to Share Updated Timings During Level-5 Vision 2024
Level-5 has assured fans that more information regarding the release of Fantasy Life i will be unveiled during their online event, Level-5 Vision 2024 To the World’s Children. The specifics of this broadcast are yet to be announced, but stay tuned for updates.
We regret to announce that the planned release of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time for Nintendo Switch on October 10th, 2024 has been delayed. More information about the new release date will be announced in the future. Thank you for your patience.
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) August 19, 2024
Looking Back and Looking Forward
First introduced during a Nintendo Direct in February of the previous year, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time initially aimed for a 2023 release. However, subsequent delays pushed the launch into the current year. A closer look at the game earlier this February showcased the diverse jobs players could undertake in this time-traveling adventure, as seen in the trailer above.
Apart from Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Level-5 teases a new Professor Layton game on the horizon. Titled New World of Steam, this installment places the Professor in a new setting, transitioning the series’ setting to America.
FAQs
Q: What was the original release date for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time?
A: The game was initially set to launch on 10th October.
Q: What prompted the delay of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time?
A: The developers, Level-5, did not disclose the reason for the delay, leaving fans speculating about the potential launch on Nintendo’s rumored Switch 2 console.
Q: When can fans expect more information about the updated release date for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time?
A: Level-5 plans to share more details during their online event, Level-5 Vision 2024 To the World’s Children. Stay tuned for further updates.
Credit: www.eurogamer.net
