Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, the cozy life-sim RPG from Level-5, is getting a free DLC called Update the World! The announcement came just days after the game’s global launch on May 21, 2025. This exciting update adds new content to keep players exploring the magical world of Reveria. Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s coming.
What’s the DLC About?
The Update the World! DLC is a thank-you from Level-5 for the game’s huge success, with over 3,000 “Very Positive” Steam reviews and a #2 spot on Steam’s Global Top Sellers list.
It brings new recipes for crafting and extra content to make use of high-rarity weapons from places like Treasure Groves. Players will also get more ways to show off their gear, adding flair to multiplayer and island-building adventures.
What’s Included?
While full details are still coming, Level-5 has teased:
- New Recipes: Craft new items, likely for Cooking, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, or Tailoring Lives, to customize your island or gear.
- New Content: Activities or challenges designed for high-rarity weapons, giving players more ways to use powerful gear.
- Showcase Opportunities: Features to display your equipment, possibly through multiplayer or island decoration.
The DLC aims to make the game’s world even bigger and more fun, building on its 14 Lives (jobs like Woodcutter, Cook, or Paladin) and open-world exploration.
When Is It Coming?
No exact release date has been set, but Level-5 says they’re working to deliver the DLC “as soon as possible.” More details will be shared on their official website and social media, like the Fantasy Life X account (@FantasyLife_EN). The team is adjusting the timing to ensure it’s polished, so expect updates soon.
Why Is This Exciting?
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has been a hit since its early access on May 18, 2025, for Digital Deluxe Edition buyers, and its full launch on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).
With a 36/40 score from Famitsu and fans praising its polished gameplay, the free DLC shows Level-5’s commitment to keeping players happy. The update will add more to the game’s cozy mix of crafting, fighting, and exploring a time-warping island.
What Should Players Do?
- Keep Playing: Build up your Lives and gather high-rarity weapons from Treasure Groves to prepare for the DLC.
- Increase Buddy Affinity: Stronger bonds with Buddies (NPC companions) make tasks like gathering or fighting easier, which will help with new content.
- Check for Updates: Follow Level-5’s X account or website (fantasylife.jp) for news on the DLC’s release and features.
- Try Multiplayer: Invite friends to your island or join them to test gear, as the DLC will likely enhance multiplayer fun.
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam, and is coming soon to Switch 2.
