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Don't sleep on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave mouse controls - believe it or not, it's become my favourite way to play
This article discusses how mouse controls have become a preferred way to play Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on the Nintendo Switch, enhancing strategic decision-making in battles. The author highlights the intuitive nature of selecting units and comparing information with a mouse, making the game feel more accessible and enjoyable, even on higher difficulties.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave difficulty modes detailed
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will feature familiar difficulty and game modes, including Normal, Hard, Casual, and Classic, with details on their impact on gameplay. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026, and will include turn-based tactical combat with unique hero abilities.
20 hours in, I cannot believe the scale, complexity, and ambition of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, developed by Intelligent Systems, is shaping up to be the most ambitious entry in the series, offering unprecedented scale and complexity on the Nintendo Switch. The game features multiple playable protagonists with branching narrative paths and a deep combat system that expands upon the series' traditional turn-based strategy.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave fixes my biggest issue with Three Houses, and I'm already obsessed
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave introduces a new narrative structure that allows players to experience multiple story paths simultaneously, addressing a major criticism of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The game features distinct gameplay mechanics for each of its four main heroes, Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda, all leading up to a confrontation with the demon god Balor. Developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, the game is set to release on September 17, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave preview - breaking the formula with a sci-fi twist
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave for the Nintendo Switch 2 introduces a significant sci-fi twist to the series' traditional fantasy setting, featuring laser guns and artificial beings in its opening hours. While the core gameplay remains turn-based strategy on a grid, the game expands with multiple playable characters, a semi-freeform structure reminiscent of Three Houses, and a blend of familiar mechanics with new systems like weapon degradation and unique character abilities. Despite a sometimes inconsistent tone and basic voice acting, the preview suggests a deep and enjoyable experience that innovates on the established Fire Emblem formula.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave brings back another Three Houses character, but it couldn't be going much worse…
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has revealed the return of Seteth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, though his drastically altered appearance and the game's unclear timeline have sparked discussion among fans. The article notes Seteth's new look, featuring unevenly dyed blonde hair, and questions its implications for the series' chronology, which remains a mystery.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave reveals "the story's true protagonist" as a new time travel twist…
Nintendo has confirmed that the mysterious white-haired character, Eshmel, is the true protagonist of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. The game will feature four initial protagonists whose stories can be played simultaneously, with Eshmel able to travel back in time to unite them and prevent the world's end. The game also introduces a mechanic to view alternate timelines without full replays, unlike Fire Emblem Three Houses.
Nintendo Direct just for Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave coming tomorrow with 20 minutes of strategy RPG news –…
Nintendo will host a 20-minute Nintendo Direct tomorrow focused on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, airing on August 4, 2026. The presentation will delve into details about the strategy RPG, which is set to launch on September 17, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. The game is expected to be Nintendo's biggest release of 2026 and will feature four distinct stories.
Canceled F-Zero sequel and game from Fire Emblem studio are being resurrected next week on Switch, 30 years after they were supposed to launch on Nintendo's unpopular Virtual Boy
Nintendo is releasing two previously unreleased Virtual Boy games, Zero Racers and Dragon Hopper, on August 4th via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack library. Zero Racers is a lost F-Zero sequel, while Dragon Hopper is a Zelda-like adventure game developed by Fire Emblem studio Intelligent Systems. Both titles were canceled due to the Virtual Boy's commercial failure.
Two cancelled Virtual Boy games announced for Nintendo Classics
Nintendo has announced the addition of two previously unreleased Virtual Boy titles, D-HOPPER (also known as Dragon Hopper) and ZERO RACERS, to its Nintendo Classics library. D-HOPPER is an action-adventure game developed by Intelligent Systems, while ZERO RACERS is a cancelled spin-off of the F-Zero series.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?
Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
Feature: 10 N64 Games We Played In A Wondrous Alternate Timeline
This article explores a hypothetical alternate timeline where the Nintendo 64 achieved greater market success, imagining 10 games that could have been released. It speculates on potential N64 entries for series like Fire Emblem, Tekken, Metroid, and Final Fantasy, and discusses what might have been if sequels to GoldenEye 007 and Super Mario 64 were prioritized.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Theodora Will Use Gambits
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have revealed Theodora, a playable protagonist in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, set to release on September 17, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. Theodora is the young queen of the Saramis Kingdom, wielding the Mahamadu's Spear and utilizing Gambits, a combat mechanic involving AoE attacks and healing through Battalions. The character is voiced by Minami Takayama in Japanese.
Dietrich in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is From Fodra
Intelligent Systems has revealed more details about Dietrich, a protagonist in the upcoming Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Dietrich is described as a beautiful swordsman from Fódlan who wields a Heroes' Relic named Answerer and can use the Bloody Flash combat art. Satoshi Hino will voice Dietrich in the Japanese version of the game.
As an RPG fan, these are the 9 new trailers that have made me run to my wishlist this June
This article highlights nine new RPG trailers revealed in June that have excited the author, a self-proclaimed RPG fan. The showcased games span various subgenres and platforms, including Persona 4 Revival, Clockwork Revolution, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Fable, Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers, Threads of Time, Exodus, Signet City, and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave's world map is partially inspired by medieval Spain, even if the Dagdan Empire setting looks much older
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a new turn-based strategy-RPG from Intelligent Systems and Nintendo, will launch on September 17th for the Nintendo Switch. While its primary setting, the Dagdan Empire, is inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, the game's world map also draws inspiration from medieval Spain, featuring regions named after the historical Kingdoms of Aragon and Castile.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Everything Announced!
Nintendo held a surprise Nintendo Direct presentation showcasing numerous upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase included new releases, ports of existing games, and DLC announcements across various genres, with many titles slated for release in late 2026 and into 2027.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave release date set adds yet another RPG to September, and its new trailer is just for…
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is set to launch on September 17, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch, as revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation. The upcoming strategy RPG from Intelligent Systems will feature turn-based combat, social simulation elements within a city, and a deadline system for objectives. A collector's edition, the Dagdan Collection, has also been announced.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches September 17
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch on September 17, with publisher Nintendo and developer Intelligent Systems announcing pricing for digital and physical editions, as well as a special "Dagdan Collection" edition. The game will feature four playable heroes in a time-traveling saga set in the Dagdan Empire, where players compete in the Heroic Games while preparing their forces through exploration and training.
Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave launches in September
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems announced that Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave, the latest entry in the strategy RPG series, will launch on September 17th for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features four new heroes competing in the Heroic Games, with players exploring the capital city, training allies, and engaging in turn-based combat.
