‘Fire Emblem Engage’ release date, trailer, gameplay and pre-order details

Fire Emblem has It’s come a long way in the last 10 years, from an obscure series nearing its end to one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises that has had multiple spin-offs, like the Dynasty Warriors-esque one three hopes and the massive mobile hit Fire Emblem Heroes — not to mention the widely popular 2019 Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Now the series is set to evolve again Engage Fire Emblem, a very different looking mainline entry that features a vibrant art style and lets you summon the heroes of games past. Here’s everything we know Engage Fire Emblem.

When is the Engage Fire Emblem release date?

Surprisingly, Nintendo announced a release date when unveiling the game: Engage Fire Emblem will be released on January 20, 2023 exclusively for Nintendo Switch. In addition to the digital version of the game, Nintendo will also be releasing a physical “Divine Edition” that includes a steelbook, art book, art cards, and poster. The edition costs $59.99 and is available to pre-order from the Nintendo Store.

Is there a Engage Fire Emblem Follower?

Yes, Nintendo released a lengthy reveal trailer during its September Nintendo Direct. The trailer begins with a very interesting painting and voiceover describing how in the past they summoned heroes known as “Emblems” to help them fight a great evil. The characters we see in the painting are all heroes from previous Fire Emblem games, giving us a clue as to some of the iconic characters it will appear in Engage Fire Emblem. All the characters we spotted in the painting are Lucina, Marth, Lyn, Micaiah, Sigurd, Ike, Eirika, Roy, Leif, Celica, Byleth, and Corrin.

What is the Engage Fire Emblem Story?

Although Engage Fire Emblem It features characters from the past and an original story set in a whole new world. Here is the official description from the game’s website

“In a war against the Fell Dragon, four kingdoms joined forces with heroes from other worlds to put an end to this great evil. A thousand years later, that seal has weakened and the fur dragon is about to reawaken. As a divine dragon, use sophisticated strategies and robust customization to fulfill your destiny – to collect Emblem Rings and restore peace to the continent of Elyos.”

As the reveal trailer shows, there will also be a cast of original characters to join you in battle, in addition to being able to bond with past heroes. As with all recent Fire Emblem games, you can also choose a male or female version of the main hero. While we don’t know much more about it Fire Emblem Engages Story is an interesting detail that we also see the villain of the game putting on a ring. This seems to indicate that villains may also be able to summon past Fire Emblem characters, just like the heroes.

Unfortunately, despite the name “Engage,” we don’t know if there will be a relationship or marriage mechanic.

what do we know about it Engage Fire Emblem style of play?

Engage Fire Emblem uses the same tactical combat system that the series is known for, but with some interesting changes. While the combat looks pretty standard, the biggest new feature seems to be the “Emblem Rings” system, which allows characters to fuse with previous Fire Emblem heroes. In some gameplay sequences we see how characters can equip rings of past heroes to improve their stats and even transform into new forms. What’s not clear at the moment is whether certain characters can only use certain rings. In the trailer we see the main character using Marth, a character named Alfred using Sigurd and a character named Celine merging with Celica. After that, it looks like the game will also have a weapon triangle and skill system.

The other gameplay detail we know about is this Engage Fire Emblem will have some kind of hub area, as in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The hub seems to have all the amenities you could want such as an item shop, a blacksmith, and some sort of pasture. Interestingly, we also see that previous Fire Emblem characters like Marth inhabit the hub and can be spoken to.

Engage Fire Emblem will be released on January 20, 2023 for Nintendo Switch.