Fire Emblem Heroes Celebrates 35th Anniversary with New Summon Banner and Duo Unit on Nintendo Switch eShop

Nintendo has officially launched a new trailer showcasing the upcoming additions to Fire Emblem Heroes, the popular mobile RPG developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.

In celebration of the Fire Emblem franchise’s 35th Anniversary, the game will introduce a special summon banner featuring not only an original character, Elm, but also the highly anticipated Duo Unit of Marth and Caeda, beloved protagonists from the original Fire Emblem title. Fire Emblem Heroes, which debuted in February 2017 and has since become one of Nintendo's most successful mobile titles, continued to expand its content throughout the years.

This upcoming anniversary banner, available from April 28, 2025, to May 16, 2025 (UTC), will provide players the opportunity to obtain several prominent five-star heroes, all at an increased appearance rate of eight percent.

The addition of the Marth & Caeda Duo Unit is a nod to the franchise’s roots, offering fans a nostalgic yet innovative gameplay experience tailored to both series veterans and newcomers alike. In the newly released trailer, Nintendo demonstrates the unique skills and synergy that Elm and the Duo Unit bring to the battlefield.

While Marth and Caeda's joint skills are designed to complement each other and shift the tide in challenging maps, Elm stands out as a formidable original character created specifically for Fire Emblem Heroes.

According to Nintendo's official announcement, these units will be featured alongside a host of returning five-star heroes from previous banners, each benefitting from the heightened 8% summon rate exclusive to this event. Fire Emblem Heroes continues to serve as a touchstone for the Fire Emblem community, engaging players with fresh events, character launches, and strategic gameplay.

Its ongoing success on both iOS and Android platforms demonstrates Nintendo’s prowess in adapting its beloved IPs to the mobile gaming market, while events like this anniversary celebration reinforce its longstanding commitment to fan engagement and game longevity. For those eager to see the new units in action and learn more about their abilities, Nintendo encourages fans to view the full trailer published on the game’s official channels.

As Fire Emblem Heroes marks another milestone, the anniversary event underscores the enduring popularity and cultural impact of the franchise across the global gaming community.

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