With the Nintendo Switch 2 officially revealed, speculation is now rampant regarding launch and post-launch titles for the new console. The reveal trailer indicated that a newMario Kartgame is coming, but that will likely not be the only thing coming alongside the Switch’s successor. One Nintendo series would be perfect for the Switch 2’s launch:Fire Emblem,which has not had a new title since early 2023. This gap inFire Emblemtitles could very well indicate that one is planned for a surprise announcement as a Switch 2 launch title - or at least a title coming to the Switch 2 sometime in 2025.
Fire Emblem News Was Scarce In 2024
Since its inception, and particularly following thesurprise success ofFire Emblem Awakeningin 2012, the series has had a fairly consistent release schedule. It does not release a new title every year, but one every two to three years is generally standard. However, there has been no new title sinceFire Emblem Engage,which debuted in January 2023 - and, more than that, there has been no news at all of what might be upcoming.
A new title announced in 2025 - possibly during the Switch 2 Direct on April 2 - and then released shortly thereafter would not be out of character forFire Emblem. Engagewas announced in September 2022 before releasing in January 2023, and the series once had a stunning run of four games in four years:The Binding Bladein 2002,The Blazing Bladein 2003,The Sacred Stonesin 2004, andPath of Radiancein 2005. It is definitely possible that Nintendo is keeping aFire Emblemtitle hidden for release alongside or shortly after the Switch 2.
Fire Emblem Could Get A Remake Or An Original Game
If aFire Emblemlaunch title is indeed coming for the Switch 2, the question becomes whether it is a remake of an earlier title, or a completely new game. Previously, the first threeFire Emblemtitles received remakes,withEchoes: Shadows of Valentiabeing particularly well-received. SomeFire Emblemfans have been hoping for a remake of the “Jugdral duology,“Genealogy of the Holy WarandThracia 776,which never saw an official Western release. Another title ripe for the remaking isThe Binding Blade,which also failed to release in the West - although its prequel,The Blazing Blade,did and was many players' first exposure to the series.
However, a brand-newFire Emblemgame is also possible. It has beentwo years sinceFire Emblem Engage, so it’s time for something new. As nothing has been revealed about the potential setting or story of such a game, fans can only speculate, althoughFire Emblem Three Houses’route split and multiple stories were quite popular, so a similar strategy might work well for a potential upcoming title.
Whether remake or original, aFire Emblemgame would make a great addition to the Switch 2’s launch lineup. As a tactical RPG, it would stand out among possible entries from other Nintendo franchises, such asSuper Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Kirby,orMetroid.It could also be a great opportunity to sell themed Joy-Cons or other accessories, especially if it features factions with clearly associated colors, like the countries ofFire Emblem Fatesorthe titular houses ofFire Emblem Three Houses. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but the gap between releases, lack of news, and likelihood of multiple major first-party launch titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 makeaFire Emblemgame an excellent contender for the role.
Fire Emblem Engage
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The Divine Dragon awakens: In a war against the Fell Dragon, four kingdoms worked together with heroes from other worlds to seal away this great evil. One-thousand years later, this seal has weakened and the Fell Dragon is about to reawaken. As a Divine Dragon, use rich strategies and robust customization to meet your destiny—to collect 12 Emblem Rings and bring peace back to the Continent of ElyosTeam up with iconic heroes from past Fire Emblem games: Summon valiant heroes like Marth and Celica with the power of Emblem Rings and add their power to yours in this brand-new Fire Emblem story.Engage in a new style of combat: Aside from merging appearances, Engaging lets you use weapons, skills, and more from these legends during battle. The turn-based, tactical battle is back with the brand-new Engage system to add more layers to the strategy.Welcome to Somniel: Explore the paradise of Somniel, your base of operations, located in the sky above the continent of Elyos. It hosts a variety of facilities and activities for the player to prepare for upcoming battles and strengthen bonds.
