When it comes to anticipation, Nintendo seems to have mastered the art of getting people excited about its plans. Whether it's about a new system or exclusive games, the company understands exactly what needs to be done so that whatever it announces gains the most attention possible. There is a possibility that Nintendo might be intending to prove its expertise once again, as a classic title added via the Nintendo Switch Online feature and a particular piece of new content in the Nintendo Music app may be indicators that it's planning something big for one of its franchises.
On the 22nd of April 2025, Nintendo added Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones to the Game Boy Advance library for those who bought the NSO expansion. Additionally, the original soundtrack for Fire Emblem Engage was brought to the list of music people can listen to in the Nintendo Music app. Given how these two releases have come too closely together to seem coincidental, it may be possible that Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are planning the next mainline entry for this popular franchise.
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Why Nintendo Could Be Announcing a New Fire Emblem Game Soon
Adding Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones to Nintendo Online and its expansion, and Fire Emblem Engage's OST to the Nintendo Music app may be big hints that the company could be creating a new game, but that's not all. In addition to getting Fire Emblem back into the minds of gamers, these other factors make it more likely for a new game to release soon:
- April 20th marked Fire Emblem's 35th anniversary, and such a monumental occasion can be capitalized on by announcing a new entry for the franchise.
- Fire Emblem has become more mainstream and recognizable now than it ever was in the past, and dropping a new entry in the series soon can help ensure that it maintains its relevancy.
- The upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2 could gain even more attention with the announcement of more exclusive games, and a new Fire Emblem fits the bill.
Although there is no guarantee of a new Fire Emblem title being released, the factors mentioned above and the recent releases for the IP make it hard to believe it won't. A new game releasing could benefit the franchise and Nintendo alike, making it all the more likely for it to happen sooner rather than later.
How Nintendo Can Ensure That the Next Fire Emblem Game's Announcement Will Please Fans
If one of Nintendo's most successful franchises does end up gaining a new game, then one way to ensure that fans will be happy with its announcement is if it's a mainline entry instead of a spin-off. Intelligent Systems could capitalize on the fact that Nintendo's next-generation console is coming out soon, leveraging its powerful hardware to create a new Fire Emblem game whose visual quality surpasses previous titles and gets fresh eyes on the IP. Alternatively, making the next title a spin-off could lead to negative reception and the loss of goodwill from fans, making a mainline, story-heavy release ideal.
For people who enjoy playing Fire Emblem, the signs pointing toward a new entry are something to get excited about, but again, there's no guarantee of it happening. It is a likely possibility, though, and hopefully Nintendo sees it as something worth pursuing.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 83%
- Released
- January 20, 2023
- ESRB
- T for Teen due to Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Intelligent Systems
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- Engine
- Unity
- Franchise
- Fire Emblem
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Tactical, JRPG
