Rumors are swirling among the gaming community, sparking excitement as they suggest that a new Fire Emblem game may be announced sometime in 2025. The buzz is that this upcoming installment will be a remake of one of the series’ past successes, though exactly which game will get the modern treatment remains shrouded in mystery. Speculation is also rife about whether this game would land on the current Nintendo Switch or its much-talked-about successor, the Switch 2, which is already generating quite the buzz with a robust lineup of expected titles.
Fire Emblem, the celebrated turn-based tactical RPG series developed by Intelligent Systems and Nintendo, has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide over the last ten years. It has become a staple in Nintendo’s gaming catalog, particularly with recent hits like Fire Emblem: Three Houses in 2019 and Fire Emblem Engage in 2023. As the series continues to evolve, chatter about the next installment is becoming increasingly lively.
Intelligent Systems has a knack for delving into the franchise’s storied past to inspire new narratives. For instance, Fire Emblem Engage introduced the innovative “Emblem Ring” mechanic, allowing players to channel legendary heroes from the series to gain unique powers. Spin-off titles like Fire Emblem Warriors and Fire Emblem Heroes have also successfully merged characters from various entries into cohesive experiences. If the whispers are to be believed, the next Fire Emblem could similarly draw inspiration from its roots.
Word from ComicBook leans toward the next Fire Emblem unveiling being a remake, but it stops short of confirming which classic will receive the update. The platform for this anticipated remake—whether it be the Switch or the yet-to-launch Switch 2—remains uncertain. Although the Switch has seen ports of beloved entries like Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light and Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, it has yet to showcase a fully reimagined classic.
The anticipated Fire Emblem remake could join a formidable lineup of prospective releases poised for the Switch 2. Following Nintendo’s official introduction of the console, speculation is rampant about its game roster, which might include the next installment of Super Smash Bros. and a new 3D Mario adventure. Nintendo itself has hinted at Switch 2 titles, notably with a first glance at what many believe to be Mario Kart 9. Fire Emblem enthusiasts are on the edge of their seats, hoping for an exciting announcement that could coincide with Nintendo’s next big hardware leap.
