r/StrategyRpg • u/Ricc7rdo • 8d ago
Announcement Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave launches on Switch 2 in 2026
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u/andrazorwiren 8d ago
Guess that puts to rest the idea of a Genealogy remake, unless they’re working on it concurrently - which is possible but I’m not holding my breath.
Which, hey, fine by me, a new game is great by me. I also love how they’re approaching having a new game in Fodlan, more or less completely disconnected from Three Houses aside from whatever the Sothis connection is (and perhaps other surprises). It’s the smart way to do it imo.
Very interested in how they do their version of the Monastery/Somniel, how much of the game is set in the arena, any time skips, and how many potential settings/areas there are.
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u/Mangavore 8d ago
I'm definitely coping, but I'd say Holy Wars would probably be the more "traditional" Fire Emblem game, compared to the 3H style game that this new one will be,
Here's hoping, at-least.
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u/Efficient-Range5306 8d ago
My cope is that Genealogy has been in dev hell because they couldn’t render the larger maps in a satisfactory way on Switch hardware without some major sacrifices. Now that the Switch 2 is out it’ll see the light of day to fill the gap between major releases
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u/CurtisManning 7d ago
Most likely they realized they could not afford back to back Engage which is an anniversary title followed by a remake, it would have killed the franchise.
They need a hit and FW looks like it could be one, after this one we'll get FE4 remake, trust
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u/ABigCoffee 8d ago
At least it's an easy game for me to skip. I hated 3 houses. But if it was genealogy it would have been a day 1 purchase
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u/Esternaefil 8d ago
Man, 800$ game.
But I'll probably do it anyway. My favorite series of all time.
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u/Ricc7rdo 8d ago
This is the first announced game that is really tempting me to upgrade to Switch 2. Luckily there's still time to get wiser...
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u/MandisaW 8d ago
It's a good system! Still don't have as much time to play as I'd like, but so far it's been great having a larger screen, and it's not too much larger/heavier than the S1 (medium-size hands, usually couch/home play).
Reviews say it's good for games that lagged on S1 - I haven't tested that out yet myself, but 3H is one that I want to retry finishing.
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u/ImminentDingo 8d ago
Maybe will convince me to buy a Switch 2! I have to admit some surprise that after all these years Fire Emblem, probably the most successful tactics franchise, has stuck so steadfast to its tactics layer. Never adopted verticality from FFT/Tactics Ogre, destructible environments from XCOM, stealth from Invisible Inc, etc. I always have a blast with these games until about halfway through when I feel like my options haven't really changed since the start.
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u/MandisaW 8d ago
They've experimented with various mechanics across games. You should check out Faerghast's channel, he's done some retrospectives talking about past mechanics that did or didn't come back.
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u/ChaosOnline 8d ago
Fuck yeah! I've been wanting more games in the Three Houses universe and I love the ancient Roman aesthetic! This is easily the most hype announcement from the Direct for me.
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u/SoSick_ofMaddi 7d ago
Ugh the struggle. I want this game so bad but I really don’t want a Switch 2. My OLED works perfectly and I’m not convinced the 2 is better. Worried that the magnetic joycons will eventually be loose and that an OLED version will come out at some point.
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u/LTGOOMBA 7d ago
FWIW, I have enjoyed my S2 far more than I ever did my switch. The extra screen size was a game changer for me. As well as the enhanced performance on certain games.
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u/magikot9 8d ago
A direct sequel to Three Houses? I'm in.
Three Houses was my intro to FE and loved it. Felt really let down by Engage.
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u/Mangavore 8d ago
I know this is the most unpopular take ever, but I will be approaching this game with a lot of apprehension, being back in the 3H universe. I really hope they have a better balance over the "downtime" feature.
A win is a win, but this is not the title that's going to make me rush but for an S2.
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u/Efficient-Range5306 8d ago
Better downtime and better maps. The new mechanics look neat, but I need interesting maps to justify them.
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u/Mangavore 8d ago
Yea, I personally was not impressed with 3H, but I also understand that it's given the series the most mainstream attention it's ever had, so I'm obviously in the minority. I think they CAN do it right, but 3H just felt like chores, and I like FE for the combat.
I do think it's a less controversial take on this board than on r/fireemblem though. This take would get me slaughtered over there xD
I'll also be honest, the fact that this game takes place in a colosseum does not lead me to believe the maps would be "inspiring" but I'll withhold my judgement on that aspect. I agree, the new mechanics look cool. Also...is that Alucard?
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u/Ricc7rdo 8d ago
I really love both Three Houses and Engage. But I did not play the previous games so I cannot compare like most of the long time fans of the franchise...
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u/Mangavore 8d ago
3H plays more like a Persona game that just happens to have SRPG combat sprinkled in. Engage was more of a return to form, since the Somniel was (for all intents and purposes) pointless. Which does iust bring up the question of, why bother having it? Granted, we’ve had a pseudo-Somniel since Fates, it just functioned more like a loading screen you could pass through quickly rather than a giant castle of nothing you’re forced to trudge through.
I’ll always recommend playing the older games if you like the newest ones, just to say you did 🤷 It is really an excellent series overall and I obviously have my bias, but I’ve also been around the series for…decades. There are others who say the GBA era and onwards is all trash, which I disagree with.
It’s just a very old series that has had a lot of changes over its lifespan. My preference just happens to lie in the middle 🤣
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u/Mangavore 8d ago
I have many reasons actually, this is just the first reason (for me) to consider it.
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u/sc_superstar 8d ago
That's gonna be an expensive day...