Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Update and Launch Details Emerge!
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is almost here! Set to launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on May 21st, fans are eagerly anticipating this new installment in the beloved Fantasy Life series. But that's not all - an early access update, Version 1.1.1, is already rolling out on select platforms, offering a taste of what's to come!
This update, while initially staggered across platforms, brings a host of improvements and new features to enhance the gameplay experience. Let's dive into what's new:
Key Update Highlights:
Signature Function for Crafted Items: Add your personal touch to equipment you create with unique signs!
Control Settings: Customize button assignments for some actions to fit your playstyle.
Life Master Access: Quickly move to the master position of each life after clearing the "Apprentice Trial".
Crafting Improvements: Enjoy adjusted crafting settings, including remembered companion selections and an increased number of items that can be made in one production run for certain recipes.
UI Enhancements: Enjoy a cleaner and more intuitive user interface with adjustments to icon displays, building names, and object grabbing in the crafting area.
Map Screen Adjustments: Easily navigate dungeons with added icons for exits and level changes on the map screen and minimap.
Balance Changes: Enemy parameters and gatherable items in the main story have been adjusted for a more enjoyable gameplay experience. The conditions for achieving gold rankings in Legendary and delivery challenges have also been relaxed.
Bug Fixes: Numerous bug fixes address issues ranging from incorrect quest guidance to problems with item acquisition and progress-blocking glitches.
Musical Interlude: The Woodcutter's Song Level-5 has also released the English and Japanese versions of the catchy song "Woodcutter's Song: 'My Axe.'" by Evan Lux, showcasing the game's charming musical score. This is just one of 14 songs featured in the game, each representing a different Life option.
Famitsu's Approval: The Japanese publication Famitsu awarded Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time a score of 36 out of 40, signaling positive reviews ahead of its official launch.
What's Next?
With the early access update providing a glimpse into the game's quality-of-life improvements and the full release just around the corner, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is shaping up to be a must-play for fans of the series and newcomers alike. Will you be embarking on a new fantasy life? Share your thoughts and expectations in the comments below!
