Fire Emblem Heroes Introduces New Units and Story Chapter October 17th, 2025

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are continuing the momentum for Fire Emblem Heroes, the popular mobile strategy game available on iOS and Android, with an exciting new update launching October 17th, 2025.

The freshly announced banner introduces four notable characters from the wider Fire Emblem universe: Rearmed Soren, Stefan, Elincia accompanied by Lucia, and Entwined Sharena.

This addition not only expands the playable roster but also deepens the narrative arc with the release of the new story chapter, 'God of Foresight.' Since its initial release in February 2017, Fire Emblem Heroes has remained a pillar of Nintendo’s mobile game lineup, thanks to regular content updates and a dedicated global fanbase.

Developed by Intelligent Systems in collaboration with Nintendo, the game blends classic tactical gameplay from the mainline Fire Emblem series with mobile-first features, earning multiple awards and generating over $1 billion in lifetime revenue by 2022. In the new banner rolling out on October 17th, players will have the chance to summon the following units: - Rearmed Soren: Isolated Strategist - Stefan: No Man’s Blade - Elincia (with Lucia): Hearts of Purity - Entwined Sharena: Borrowed Divinity Nintendo confirmed these additions with an official trailer, highlighting new skills, distinctive art, and thematic storytelling for each unit.

In a statement, the development team emphasized their ongoing commitment to introducing fan-favorite characters and diversifying gameplay options to keep the experience fresh for dedicated players. Alongside the fresh lineup, the new story chapter titled 'God of Foresight' will be added to the game, offering new narrative content for fans eager to continue the saga.

Fire Emblem Heroes consistently intertwines fan service with innovative character variants—such as Rearmed and Entwined heroes—helping sustain community interest across special banners, seasonal events, and regular story updates. Fans can prepare to engage with these new units and narrative content starting October 17th on both iOS and Android devices.

Fire Emblem Heroes maintains its position as one of Nintendo’s most successful mobile ventures, with continued cross-promotion on Nintendo Direct presentations and the official eShop portal.

For more details and the official trailer, visit Nintendo’s global sites or follow the Fire Emblem Heroes social channels. Fire Emblem Heroes remains a flagship title, exemplifying Nintendo and Intelligent Systems’ dedication to expanding the series beyond home consoles like Nintendo Switch and into the ever-growing mobile gaming ecosystem.

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