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FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time (FLi)

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Fantasy Life i - Release Date and Time

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time was released on May 21, 2025 (GMT), on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC! See the game's initial release countdown and release time, including early access to the game!

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time Release Countdown

Simultaneous Release Countdown

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is now live!

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is officially out! You can finally dive into your island life adventure starting May 21, 2025.

This marks the worldwide simultaneous launch, so wherever you are, it’s time to pick your Life, build your island, and enjoy the game!

Early Access Release Countdown

The 3-day Early Access for FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is now live!

If you picked up the Digital Deluxe Edition on PS4, PS5, or Steam, you can dive in and start your island life adventure as of May 18, 2025.

This early access release gives players a head start before the full launch on May 22, 2025, when the game officially lands on Nintendo Switch and all other platforms.

Xbox Early Access Delayed

The Early Access launch of FANTASY LIFE i on Xbox Series X|S, originally slated for 3:00 PM GMT on May 18, has been delayed due to an unresolved technical issue on Xbox’s end. Players remained unable to access the game on Xbox platforms for a couple of hours.

Fortunately, after 4 hours, the issue was fixed and players were able to play the game as intended.

Early Access on Xbox Delayed

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time Release Date and Time

Simultaneous Release on All Regions and Platforms

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FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time dropped on May 21, 2025 for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Steam simultaneously. All platforms released it on the same day, so no one's getting left out.

Whether you’re on console or PC, you’ll be able to jump into your new island life adventure alongside everyone else at the same time!

Release Time For All Regions

Region and Time Zone Release Date and Time
New Zealand
(UTC+12)
May 22, 2025
3:00 AM
AEST
(UTC+10)
May 22, 2025
1:00 AM
Japan
(UTC+9)
May 22, 2025
12:00 AM
AWST
(UTC+8)
May 21, 2025
11:00 PM
Philippines
(UTC+8)
May 21, 2025
11:00 PM
South Africa
(UTC+2)
May 21, 2025
5:00 PM
United Kingdom
(UTC +1)
May 21, 2025
4:00 PM
Brazil
(UTC-3)
May 21, 2025
12:00 PM
United States (EDT)
(UTC-4)
May 21, 2025
11:00 AM
United States (PT)
(UTC-7)
May 21, 2025
8:00 AM

Unlike regional rollouts where games unlock at midnight local time, FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time launched simultaneously worldwide at 3:00 PM GMT on May 21, 2025.

Global Launch Timing

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is set to launch at different times around the world, depending on your location and whether you’ve secured Early Access. To make it easier, this map breaks down the times by major cities, so players everywhere know exactly when they can jump in.

If your city isn’t listed on the map, you can still estimate your launch time based on your region’s standard offset from UTC. Either way, now you’ve got a clear picture of when to expect the game to go live wherever you are.

Play 3 Days Earlier with the Digital Deluxe Edition

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If you pre-purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition of FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time, you’ll get to start your adventure 3 days early. That means you’ll be setting up your island life as early as May 18, 2025.

Early access will be available across PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Steam platforms only, with the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 excluded from the early access release.

Additionally, the Digital Deluxe Edition comes with bonus in-game items to help you get a head start. If you’re planning to pre-order, now’s the time to lock it in and mark those earlier dates on your calendar!

Release Date For Switch 2 Not Confirmed Yet

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Level-5 has confirmed that FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is coming to the upcoming Switch 2. However, a release date for that version hasn’t been announced yet.

While the game will debut first on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and Steam, Switch 2 owners will have to hang tight for future updates.We’ll update this page the moment Level-5 reveals a date for the Switch 2 launch, so stay tuned!

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4 Anonymous Anonymous 7 months

I have the same problem, that sucks

3 Anonymous Anonymous 7 months

I paid for the Digital Deluxe but I can't get in. Says I'm still too early (on xbox).

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