Nintendo has officially announced Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, the next mainline entry in the long-running strategy RPG series.
Revealed during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, the game is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch 2 and is scheduled for release in 2026.
The first trailer introduced a brand-new cast of characters drawn into a large-scale conflict. The tactical grid-based combat that has defined the series remains central, but with significant upgrades made possible by the Switch 2’s improved hardware.
Players can expect more detailed environments, refined animations, and expanded battle mechanics that build on the franchise’s established systems.
Nintendo describes the game as featuring an “intertwining story” set in a world shaped by the Heroic Games, a tournament where warriors compete for the chance to claim a wish from the Divine Sovereign.
Characters from across the realm take part in these battles, each carrying their own motivations and destinies, setting the stage for a narrative built around shifting alliances and rivalries.
Series staples such as permadeath and character support bonds return, ensuring that decision-making both on and off the battlefield remains a key part of the experience.
The announcement also highlighted larger and more dynamic arenas, suggesting that strategy will play an even greater role in shaping the outcomes of battles.
Nintendo has indicated that further details will be shared in the months ahead, alongside updates for other upcoming titles, including Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, and Pokémon Legends Z-A.
While a specific launch date has not yet been confirmed, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is slated for a global release in 2026.
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