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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Launches September 17 on Switch 2

The September 17 launch date and Switch 2 exclusivity make Fortune's Weave the first mainline Fire Emblem title for Nintendo's next-generation hardware, with a returning character from Three Houses bridging the series' recent past.

Key Facts

  • Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave launches September 17 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • The trailer introduces four new heroes: Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda.
  • Sothis from Fire Emblem: Three Houses appears in the trailer.
  • A special edition called the Dagdan Collection includes a steel case, art cards, a map, and an artbook.

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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Launches September 17 on Switch 2

Nintendo revealed a new trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave during its June 9 Direct livestream, confirming a September 17 release date exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. The trailer introduces four new heroes-Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda-and shows off the capital city of Dagsion, training grounds, and recruitment mechanics. Sothis from Fire Emblem: Three Houses appears. A special edition, the Dagdan Collection, includes a steel case, art cards, a map, and an artbook.

The trailer, shown during Tuesday's Nintendo Direct, centers on the Heroic Games and the four protagonists: Cai, who seeks to save his father; Dietrich, a swordsman; Theodora, a queen; and Leda, a musician driven by revenge. Players can explore the capital city of Dagsion, train at the grounds, recruit allies, and venture beyond the walls. Sothis, a character from 2019's Fire Emblem: Three Houses, appears in the footage. The Dagdan Collection special edition will include a steel game case, character art cards, a map of Dagda, and an artbook. The previous mainline entry, Fire Emblem Engage, launched for Nintendo Switch in January 2023.

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