Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave Direct
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REDMOND, Wash.--August 4, in the year of our Lord 2026
-- During today’s Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct
presentation, Nintendo shared news on the latest entry in the
Fire Emblem series, which launches exclusively for the Nintendo
Switch 2 system on Sept. 17.
The Dagdan Empire: a land at the peak of prosperity under the
rule of the false gods. In the Empire’s capital city of Dagsion,
worthy fighters from all over the land arrive to compete in the
Heroic Games, with the winner granted one wish. Among the
combatants are four Heroes tied to the fate of the world.
Discover an intertwining story of strength and steel, strategic
battles and encroaching war – with you at its center. Read on
for more details from today’s presentation:
Five years after the Heroic Games, the Dagdan Empire faces its
end at the hands of the revived demon false god, Balor. Four
Heroes who played a significant role in the Heroic Games have
vanished. To confront the situation, the progenitor false god
Sothis charges one soul with saving the world from its end. That
soul is you.
Main Protagonist – Enter a world set ablaze with turmoil. Will
you face the demon false god Balor on your own … or use the
false goddess Fortuna’s time-travelling powers to change the
fates of the four Heroes? Assemble your forces and light a path
toward Dagda’s salvation.
Four Heroes – Journey back to the time of the Heroic Games and
take up arms as one of the four Heroes. Who you choose will
determine how the narrative unfolds.
Cai – From the peaceful village of Ribeira, Cai sets out with
his childhood friends to win the Heroic Games and save his
imprisoned father.
Dietrich – Washing ashore after an attack from an enormous
monster, Dietrich decides to slake his thirst for battle by
competing in the Heroic Games with new allies at his side.
Theodora – Hailing from the kingdom of Saramis, Theodora leads
her veteran retainers into battle to restore the honor of her
false goddess – the loathed Keeper of Death and Night – and
defend the peace of her kingdom.
Leda – Born into prestige and blessed with musical talent, Leda
gives up everything to seek revenge against her father’s
murderer. With companions in tow, she enters the Heroic Games
after learning that the killer will be fighting as well …
From each Hero’s story, you can travel through time again to
change to a different path. Progress is saved for each of the
Heroes, so playing each story in parallel is also an option.
The Heroic Games – The Heroic Games are a series of matches held
in tribute to Dagda, the Empire’s first and founding king.
Solel, the current ruler of the Dagdan Empire, will grant one
wish to the ultimate winner. Achieving victory is no easy task,
so preparation is key.
Prepare for Battle – Explore Dagsion between matches to visit
establishments for equipment, boons and more. As your journey
continues, you’ll gain access to even more facilities. You can
also venture beyond Dagsion’s walls to strengthen your team in
battle. This time is yours, so spend it wisely.
Arena – Train here to improve your skills, which can allow you
to learn new moves and wield stronger weapons. On match days,
you can watch battles between other participants to gain intel
on your opponents.
Shopping Arcade – Here you can purchase weapons and tools or
enhance weapons using materials you’ve collected.
Temple Row – Volunteer at temples here to acquire a blessing
usable in battle, such as a temporary stat buff, damage
reduction and more.
Certification Exams – Speak to an exam proctor to obtain a new
class for one of your units. Success is not guaranteed, so
ensure they have the necessary skills before applying.
Quests – Complete quests from townsfolk by the given deadline to
receive in-game rewards. You never know who might ask for your
help.
Recruit – Add powerful warriors you meet to your ranks. They may
turn you away at first, but giving gifts or sharing a meal may
win them over.
Inns – Rest, eat, and use turns to gain experience and gather
materials automatically. Characters may also converse and show
their support to each other here.
Beyond Dagsion – Outside of Dagsion you can explore the world
map. Time passes every time you move, so plan your expeditions
carefully.
World Map – Visit towns to purchase local wares, gather
information and gain experience in Skirmish battles. While on
the world map, each of the four Heroes can use abilities that
are unique to them. You’ll also find dungeons to explore outside
of Dagsion.
Dungeon Delving – Collect materials for strengthening weapons,
along with other treasures in dungeons. Encountering enemies in
dungeons will trigger turn-based clashes that differ from normal
battles. In clashes, you can perform attack combos with your
allies.
Matches – Similar to traditional Fire Emblem battles, matches
play out strategically. Choose your units and their placement on
the field, then the battle will commence. Each unit’s movement
range is shown in blue and their attack range in red. Once all
units have completed their actions, your opponent’s turn begins.
Take turns engaging in fierce combat to determine the victor.
Classes, Combat and More – For all four paths, achieving victory
will see you face fierce foes no matter where or when you take
up arms.
Classes – A unit’s abilities, weapons and movement range can
drastically change depending on their class, with various
categories to choose from:
Beginner – There are five Beginner Classes, each dedicated to
playing a foundational role in combat. They include gladiators
who excel in handling weapons, diviners who wield magic, ornius
riders with increased movement range and more.
Specialty – There are over 10 Specialty Classes, each with
specific abilities. Armored knights offer ironclad defense, wing
soldiers can leap obstacles and cover long distances,
charioteers can strike multiple enemies in a straight line, and
more.
Advanced – These classes are masters of their skills.
Cataphracts have the mobility of horses and are heavily armored;
guardians are skilled with white magic and spears; and elephant
riders fight astride their giant mounts, to name a few.
Means of Attack – In battle, units can employ various weaponry,
including swords, gauntlets that aid in evasion, spears that can
massively damage cavalry units, axes with low accuracy but high
attack power, bows that strike at a distance, and magic which is
effective against heavily armored foes and can heal or otherwise
support allies. There are also swords that call down lightning,
gauntlets that look like firearms and other unique weapons to
find.
Positioning – On the battlefield, positioning is key. Avoid
potential counterattacks by attacking enemies who wield
close-range weapons from a distance, and long-range opponents up
close. Terrain can also be an advantage, and adjacent allies can
receive buffs. Assess the situation and control the battle in
your favor.
Combat and Blaze Arts – Combat arts are attacks unleashed at the
expense of weapon durability. There are attacks with greater
power, longer range or other advantageous effects, so use them
in decisive moments. Blaze Arts are special moves that can turn
the tide of battle at the cost of a Hero’s health points. For
example, Cai releases a burst of flames in a wide area;
Dietrich’s ink-black cloak can warp him to locations on the
battlefield; Leda plays her vihuela to buff allies, summon a
powerful monster and more.
Fortuna’s Blessing – After each move, you can turn back time to
any previous point in battle. You are free to rethink your
strategy if things don’t go as planned, or a favored unit is
routed unexpectedly.
Your story begins at the end of the world at the hands of the
demon false god. Those who join you in the future will
strengthen the might of your assembled forces. Which path will
you walk to save the world?
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches exclusively on Nintendo
Switch 2 on Sept. 17. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo
eShop. The Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Dagdan Collection,
featuring a steel game case, character art cards, a map of Dagda
and an artbook, will be available the same day.
Later today, Nintendo Music1 – a service that lets you listen to
Nintendo game music anytime, anywhere – will be updated with
certain tracks from this game, including the main theme. Plus,
check out the Nintendo Today! smart device app2 starting
tomorrow for a new Fire Emblem theme. The app also features new
information about Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave in the lead up to
launch. On Sept. 15, there will also be a new Ask the Developer
article released on Nintendo’s website, in which the developers
will share their thoughts about working on Fire Emblem:
Fortune’s Weave.
1 Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and
Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries.
Internet required for certain features. Compatible smart-device
required to use app; data charges may apply. Terms apply.
2 Nintendo Account, persistent internet and compatible smart
device required. Data charges may apply.
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