The newest trailer forFire Emblem Engagebreaks down the Emblem Ring feature and the special abilities associated with them. Emblem Rings provides a nice dose of fan service for long-time fans of theFire Emblemseries by bringing back old protagonists as emblems while offering a major tactical advantage. The trailer also offers a brief look atthe cast of charactersplayers can expect to meet in the newestFire Emblemadventure.
Fire Emblem Engageis the latest title in Nintendo’s long-running strategy series and is once again developed by Intelligent Systems. The turn-based tactical role-play gameplay that the series is renowned for will be making a return as players are placed in command of their own combat units.Fire Emblem Engagewill focus on a new protagonist, Alear, as they explore the continent Elyos in a quest to defeat the Fell Dragon with help from previousFire Emblemheroes.
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The new trailer breaks down the function of the Emblem Rings andthe role the returning protagonists will play. Each ring contains the Emblem of a previous protagonist and is designed to provide a major advantage in battle. Emblems will be able to fight alongside Units and fuse with them through the Engage mechanic. Engaging with Emblems will unlock new weapons, skills, and powerful Engage Attacks which can turn the tide of battle.
Long-time fans ofFire Emblemhave a lot to look forward to as theroster of Emblems includes original protagonist Marthalongside fan-favorite heroes like Sigurd and Byleth. Each Emblem has unique perks and abilities. Byleth provides stat boosts while Sigurd offers a unit more movement and mobility allowing them to traverse more terrain. The trailer concludes with a quick look at the cast ofFire Emblem Engage, all of whom can engage with the Emblems, allowing players to experiment with Emblem and Unit combinations.
Fire Emblem Engagehas a lot to live up toas the next major installment in the series followingFire Emblem Three Houseswhich release in 2019 to critical acclaim. The reaction to the Emblem mechanic appears to be mixed so far with some feeling that the new art style doesn’t fit with the returning protagonists and that the abilities could provide too much of an advantage in battle. For many thoughFire Emblem Engageis a celebration of the franchise’s 30-year history and a chance to reconnect with a legendary cast of characters.
Fire Emblem Engageis coming to Nintendo Switch on June 03, 2025.
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