Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is out on Switch 2, and Nintendo has already shipped a same-day Expansion Pass for it. The Engage manga is entering its final arc.
The current Fire Emblem release is Fortune's Weave, which launched for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026. The project was announced in the June 9 Nintendo Direct as Myriad Colors and carried four protagonists (Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda), a capital city called Dagsion, and a tournament premise. A dedicated Direct followed on August 4. The game's world shares a place name with Three Houses, and Sothis from that game appears. An ESRB Teen rating with an in-game purchases flag preceded launch, and the game opened at No. 1 in Japan with 127,131 copies sold in its first week.
On October 15, Nintendo announced and released an Expansion Pass for the game the same day. Part 1 adds four weapons modeled after the Heroes' Relics from Three Houses, one for each of the four past warriors. Part 2 arrives this winter with three divine allies named Aurora, Smilnos, and Jura, plus costumes. Part 3 follows in 2027 with new stories for the four rivals.
Reviews were split. Metacritic shows a critics' score of 89 and a user score of 8.6, while Amazon Japan reviews average 3.6 stars, a divide attributed to a structure that mixes calendar-based progression with a world map, exploration, training, and four routes. Separately, the manga adaptation of Fire Emblem Engage is nearing its climax, with seven compiled volumes published and the seventh shipping on May 1.
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Game Spark's weekly ranking for October 9 to October 15, 2026 covers its five most-read stories. The top entry is the first look at Yujiro Hanma's 3D model for Tekken 8, shown at EVO France 2026 alongside a new Roger Jr. trailer. Rounding out the list: a Tales of Eternia Remastered font option, a PS1 mansion horror game compared to Resident Evil, and the mixed reception of the new Fire Emblem.
Nintendo announced an Expansion Pass for Fire Emblem: The Thousand Blooms on October 15 and released it the same day. Part 1, available now, adds four new weapons modeled after the Heroes' Relics from Three Houses, one for each of the four past warriors. Part 2 arrives this winter with three divine allies named Aurora, Smilnos, and Jura, plus costumes. Part 3 follows in 2027 with new stories for the four rivals.
Nintendo released the Fire Emblem: Many Purples, A Thousand Reds Expansion Pass for the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15, priced at 4,400 yen. The surprise announcement covers three waves: the first, out today, adds a weapon modeled after a Hero's Relic from Fire Emblem: Three Houses for each route in Part 1. Wave two arrives in winter 2026, and wave three in 2027.
Game Spark's review of the Switch title Fire Emblem: Banshisenkou, set in the same world as Three Houses, notes a split reception: Metacritic shows a critics' score of 89 and a user score of 8.6, while Amazon Japan reviews average 3.6 stars. The review attributes the divide to a design that mixes calendar-based progression with a world map, exploration, and training, plus four routes with sharply different tones.
Famitsu's chart for September 14-20 puts Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave at No. 1 on Switch 2 with 127,131 copies sold in its opening week. Trails in the Sky 2nd takes second on Switch 2 and fourth on PS5. Marvel's Wolverine enters at fifth on PS5. Rhythm Heaven Groove, Tomodachi Life, Mario Kart World, Minecraft, and Pokémon Pokopia all hold places in the top 20.
This Week in Games covers Yamasaki's past games work, notably the intro to Onimusha 3, which he responded to on Twitter by saying it was over 20 years ago and brings back memories. The column also notes that Godzilla Minus Zero is a long-awaited sequel reuniting director Takashi Yamazaki and that Dead of the Brain, licensed from FairyTale, now has a Steam page. It also touches on Star Wars: Galactic Racer and the new character Biddy Blas.
A 70-hour play report of Fire Emblem: The Thousand Flowers describes a structure split between a five-years-earlier ensemble story and a five-years-later counteroffensive against the demon Baror's army. Four protagonists (Kai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda) compete in the Grand Sword Fighting Festival in the imperial capital Dagsion, and those characters join as allies later. The writer says clearing all four routes before the decisive battle could take 100 hours, and took on the final battle after finishing only the Kai and Leda routes.
Fire Emblem: Kaleidoscope of a Thousand Flowers holds an 89/100 metascore on Metacritic. The Nintendo Switch 2 simulation RPG shares its world with Fire Emblem: Three Houses on the continent of Dagza. Its first half follows four selectable warriors through the Dagsion Grand Gladiatorial Tournament, and its second half is a battle against the demon Balor five years later.
Nintendo streamed an overview trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a new strategy RPG launching for Switch 2 on September 17. The trailer previews the Heroic Games story, four new heroes, combat with Combat Arts and Blaze Arts, class progression, and Free Time activities in the capital Dagsion. A special edition, the Dagdan Collection, includes a steel case, art cards, a map, and an artbook. Sothis from Three Houses appears.
A roundup of new games arriving in Japan and North America for the week of September 14 to 18, 2026. Marvel's Wolverine arrives Tuesday, September 15 on PlayStation 5 at 8,980 yen, with pre-order bonuses including the Classic Brown Suit early unlock and Technique Points +1. Trails in the Sky the 2nd follows Thursday, September 17 on Steam, the PlayStation Store and the My Nintendo Store at 8,800 yen, bundled with The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC as a pre-order bonus. Aniimo, a free-to-play creature-collecting RPG set on the continent of Aidil, launches Wednesday, September 16 across Windows PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Legendary Edition land Thursday, September 17 on Nintendo Switch 2. ENDLESS Legend 2 leaves early access Friday, September 18 at 4,980 yen. The schedule also carries RuneScape: Dragonwilds, PATLABOR the Case Files, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and TCG Card Shop Simulator.
The ESRB has rated Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Teen for Nintendo Switch 2. The listing cites fantasy violence, alcohol use, and suggestive content, and it carries an in-game purchases flag. Both Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem: Engage carried the same flag in their ESRB listings, and both received DLC afterward, which points to paid add-ons for Fortune's Weave. The game launches September 17.
As the second half of 2026 approaches, Japanese gaming outlets Inside and Game Spark have each published a list of five recommended 'prep games' to play this summer before the release of highly anticipated sequels and new titles. The lists focus on games that either continue directly in story or deepen understanding of an upcoming release through shared worldviews and settings. Among the selections, 'Trails in the Sky the 2nd', a full remake sequel to 'Trails in the Sky the 1st', is highlighted for its continuous story and linked bonuses with the previous game. The article notes that the 'Trails in the Sky' series is the origin of the entire 'Trails' franchise, making it essential for series newcomers. Another pick is 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses', released in 2019, which the sources suggest may share a worldview connection with the upcoming 'Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong', citing a shared place name and a reminiscent character. Both outlets list the same five games, with 'Trails in the Sky the 2nd' and 'Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong' as the lead entries, each slated for release on September 17, 2026.
Nintendo's Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct revealed the game's story, four heroes, classes, Free Time activities, and dungeons. The game launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, with a special edition and a prologue manga starting September 4.
Nintendo announced on August 3 that it will air a dedicated Direct presentation for Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong, the latest entry in the Fire Emblem series for Nintendo Switch 2. The broadcast, titled Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong Direct 2026.8.4, is scheduled to start at 23:00 JST on August 4 and will run for approximately 20 minutes. The presentation will deliver detailed information about the game, which is set to release on September 17, 2026. The story takes place in a world ruled by gods and centers on the Grand Sword Tournament, where the winner is granted any wish. Players choose one of four protagonists, each with their own story and motivation for entering the tournament. The game carries a CERO rating of 15 or older. The Direct will be viewable on YouTube and through the Nintendo Today! smartphone app.
The June 2026 Nintendo Direct showcased several major titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms. Highlights include the new Fire Emblem entry Ban Shihong, the One Piece restaurant simulation Sea Feast Restaurant, and Final Fantasy Resonance, an HD-2D console adaptation of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
Nintendo has listed the required storage for Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong on the Switch 2 eShop at 29.5GB, making it one of the larger first-party titles for the platform. The game launches September 17 and pre-orders are open. For comparison, Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza each require 23.4GB.
A new trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, releasing September 17 on Nintendo Switch 2, shows the year 1449 in its UI. Fans speculate the game is set roughly 300 years after Fire Emblem: Three Houses, which took place in the Imperial Year 1180s. Others note the Dagda Empire may use a different calendar, and the month name Seftim appears, casting doubt on a direct timeline link.
Nintendo announced during its June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct that the next mainline entry in the Fire Emblem series, titled Fire Emblem: Myriad Colors, will launch on September 17, 2026. A new trailer shown during the broadcast introduced four protagonists and confirmed the release date. The game is described as the newest entry in the role-playing simulation franchise, with a story centered on competing in a grand colosseum tournament. No further details about platforms, gameplay systems, or additional characters were provided in the announcement. The trailer is available on the official Fire Emblem YouTube channel.
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.
Sword & Axe LLC announced Dark Deity 3 on June 7, a pixel art SRPG inspired by GBA-era Fire Emblem. The development team is in a panic over the June 9 Nintendo Direct, fearing a long-awaited update on Fire Emblem: Sen no Shikou will draw SRPG and FE fans away from their game. They are asking for likes and reposts to reach FE fans before being overshadowed.
Kazurō Kyō announced on Tuesday that the Fire Emblem Engage manga adaptation will reach its climax soon. The manga launched in Shueisha's Saikyō Jump magazine and on Shonen Jump+ in May 2023. The seventh compiled volume shipped on May 1. The game released for Nintendo Switch in January 2023.