Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, an underrated slow-life RPG, has just received a free New Year update that introduces a roguelike mode called Snoozaland as part of Sinister Broker Bazario's Schemes. The update is live now on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, adding a new, self-contained run-based experience to a game that blends town-building, resource harvesting, crafting and RPG adventure.
In Snoozaland, players begin each run as an unequipped level-one character, and the world rearranges itself with every attempt. Players will re-learn lives—the job/class system—on the fly while exploring and gathering equipment. A powerful end-boss awaits, along with substantial rewards, and alchemy robots can spit out powerful items when fed various unwanted materials and equipment first. The mode is described as self-contained, suggesting that progress here does not carry over beyond a run and into the main game.
Fantasy Life i has long been praised for its bright, colorful, uplifting tone and its hybrid design that sits between Animal Crossing-like town management and classic Dragon Quest-style RPGs. The new Snoozaland mode expands that recipe, offering a distinct, replayable loop that emphasizes experimentation and short-but-frequent sessions while maintaining the game’s hallmark charm.
The surprise update adds variety to the game’s broader slow-life ambitions and has resonated with fans who remember the Switch 2-era launch chatter surrounding the title. The free update is available now on all platforms, underscoring the developer’s ongoing commitment to giving players fresh ways to engage with Fantasy Life i without a price tag.
Eurogamer’s coverage frames Fantasy Life i as a charming, underrated title, noting the scope the update brings and the way Snoozaland recalibrates the core loop for repeatable runs. By adding a self-contained roguelike layer, the update reinforces the game’s appeal to players who enjoy crafting, exploration and flexible progression in bite-sized sessions.
