Celebrating 35 years since Intelligent Systems introduced the Fire Emblem series on Nintendo's Famicom, this iconic franchise has grown into a cornerstone of tactical RPGs. With its dynamic combat systems and the introduction of deep character bonding mechanics, Fire Emblem has reached new heights, especially with the release of two stellar mainline entries on the Nintendo Switch. As we approach the conclusion of the original Switch era, we've put together a comprehensive guide to all the Fire Emblem games currently available on the console, as well as what fans can look forward to on the Switch 2.
How Many Fire Emblem Games Are on Switch? -----------------------------------------There are five Fire Emblem games available on the Switch: two mainline titles and three spinoffs. Additionally, two more Fire Emblem games can be accessed through Nintendo Switch Online, and a third will be available for the Switch 2 in June.
### Fire Emblem Warriors
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### Fire Emblem: Three Houses
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### Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
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### Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
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### Fire Emblem Engage
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Fire Emblem Warriors (2017)
Launching the Fire Emblem series on the Switch, Fire Emblem Warriors is a thrilling crossover with the Dynasty Warriors series. This game masterfully combines Fire Emblem's strategic team-based combat with the adrenaline-pumping, hack-and-slash action of Dynasty Warriors. While it's a must-play for action enthusiasts, its lighter narrative might not appeal as much to those deeply invested in Fire Emblem's lore.
Developed by Omega Force, known for Dynasty Warriors, and with contributions from Team Ninja, creators of Ninja Gaiden and Nioh, this spinoff delivers a unique gaming experience.
Fire Emblem WarriorsOmega Force+1Rate this gameRelated GuidesOverviewWalkthroughCharactersUniverse### Fire Emblem: Three Houses (2019)
Fire Emblem: Three Houses marked a significant milestone for the series. As the first Fire Emblem home console release in 12 years and the first mainline entry on the Switch, it became a critical and commercial triumph, building on the success of Awakening from seven years prior.
Three Houses is a vast tactical RPG that expertly weaves grand-scale warfare with intimate, personal narratives. The game's story unfolds through large-scale battles, while quieter times at the monastery allow for character development through training, teaching, exploration, and bonding via well-crafted and performed dialogues.
If you're new to the series and playing on Switch, Three Houses is the perfect entry point, showcasing Fire Emblem at its finest.
Fire Emblem: Three HousesIntelligent SystemsRate this gameRelated GuidesOverviewNew FeaturesWhich House Should You ChooseEssential Tips for Teaching, the Monastery, Battle, and More### Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore (2020)
In 2020, Nintendo released Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore, an enhanced version of the original Wii U game. Encore brings additional story content, characters, and music to this unique Nintendo-Atlus collaboration. It melds Fire Emblem's "weapon triangle" system—where swords triumph over axes, axes over lances, and lances over swords—with the stylish dungeon-crawling and combat mechanics of Atlus's Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series.
The game's narrative is a humorous and exaggerated take on Japanese pop culture, prioritizing action over storytelling, much like its predecessor, Warriors.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE EncoreAtlusRate this gameRelated GuidesOverviewWhat is Tokyo Mirage Sessions?WalkthroughSide Stories### Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (2023)
Nintendo teamed up again with Omega Force to create Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, a sequel to Fire Emblem Warriors. This game offers an alternate timeline to Three Houses, where protagonist Byleth becomes the main antagonist.
Three Hopes successfully blends more of Fire Emblem's social and tactical elements with the fast-paced action of Dynasty Warriors, creating a richer crossover experience than its predecessor.
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three HopesOmega ForceRate this gameRelated GuidesOverviewWalkthroughExpeditions GuideGift Guide - All Favorite Gifts### Fire Emblem Engage (2023)
Fire Emblem Engage is the latest addition to the series and the second mainline entry on the Switch. Building on the successes of Three Houses, Engage pays homage to Fire Emblem's legacy. It streamlines the social and hub elements from Three Houses, focusing primarily on the series' renowned tactical combat. A notable feature is the return of the "weapon triangle" system.
The narrative follows Alear, a Divine Dragon, on a quest to collect 12 rings to defeat the Fell Dragon and save Elyos. These rings connect Engage's story to the series' past, allowing players to summon iconic heroes like Marth, Ike, Celica, and Byleth.
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12See it at AmazonCurrently, two Fire Emblem games are accessible through a Nintendo Switch Online subscription outside Japan: the 2003 Game Boy Advance title Fire Emblem, known as Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, and its 2004 sequel, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
A third game, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance from 2005, will join the lineup when GameCube titles are integrated into the service with the launch of the Switch 2 on June 5.
Here’s the complete list of Fire Emblem games currently available with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription:
Fire Emblem (GBA, 2003)Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones (GBA, 2004)Upcoming Fire Emblem Games on Switch and Switch 2
While there's no official announcement of new Fire Emblem games in development, it's highly anticipated that the series will continue to expand on the upcoming Switch 2. Notably, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance will be the next game playable on the Switch, available through the GameCube library of Nintendo Switch Online, exclusively on the Switch 2 starting on its launch day, June 5.
