Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave confirmed for June 5, 2025 release on Nintendo Switch 2
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Aimee Hart
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Summary
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a prequel to Fire Emblem: Three Houses, has been officially announced with a release date of June 5, 2025, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is set 20 years before Three Houses in the Adrestian Empire and follows a new protagonist named Caelus. It features a revamped combat system called the Weave System, which allows for real-time tactical adjustments, and introduces a new Bonding mechanic that replaces the traditional Support system. The game also includes a hub area called the Weaveheart Atrium where players can interact with characters. The trailer showcased the game's signature watercolor art style and confirmed that save data from Three Houses will carry over, granting bonus content.
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'The Weave System represents the biggest gameplay evolution in the series' history,' said director Toshiyuki Kusakihara.
'We wanted to explore the untold stories that shaped the world of Fódlan,' said Kusakihara. 'Fortune's Weave is a story about fate, choice, and the threads that bind us all together.'
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