Fire Emblem Direct Announced: Nintendo Switch Event to Spotlight Fire Emblem Warriors and Mobile Game

Nintendo Announces Dedicated Fire Emblem Direct: Event to Cover Fire Emblem Warriors and Mobile Title Nintendo has officially confirmed a dedicated Fire Emblem Direct event scheduled to highlight two major titles in the franchise: Fire Emblem Warriors for Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Fire Emblem Mobile game.

This special broadcast further reinforces Nintendo's ongoing commitment to expanding the Fire Emblem series across both traditional and mobile platforms. The news broke following Nintendo's recent Switch live presentation, which introduced fans to a new era of hardware and software.

Shortly thereafter, Nintendo Japan posted a statement via their official Twitter account, providing more specific details about the upcoming Fire Emblem Direct.

According to the announcement, the event will be broadcast on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at 7:00 a.m.

Japan Standard Time (JST).

In North America, this translates to tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

PST, 4:00 p.m.

CST, and 5:00 p.m.

EST.

Nintendo’s statement clarifies that the Fire Emblem Direct will deliver a comprehensive update on the franchise, with a particular focus on the series’ smartphone debut.

In addition to offering new insights into Fire Emblem Warriors—a collaborative project with Koei Tecmo, set to bring iconic tactical gameplay and real-time action to the Nintendo Switch—the event will shed light on Fire Emblem Mobile.

This mobile project marks the series' first foray into smartphones, promising to introduce new gameplay experiences to a broader global audience through the eShop and mobile platforms. The Fire Emblem series, originally developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, has been a cornerstone of tactical role-playing games since its inception.

With over sixteen entries to date and millions of units sold worldwide, Fire Emblem’s blend of strategic depth and character-driven storytelling has garnered a devoted international fanbase.

The franchise’s expansion to new platforms—including the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices—signals Nintendo’s strategy to diversify its flagship titles and reach players both at home and on the go. As announced, the Fire Emblem Direct will feature substantial updates, gameplay footage, and potentially release information for both Fire Emblem Warriors and the upcoming mobile title.

The event will be accessible globally via Nintendo Direct’s official streaming channels.

Fans are encouraged to follow live coverage and updates from trusted sources within the gaming community for all the latest information. With the imminent arrival of these new Fire Emblem projects, 2017 stands to be a significant year for the storied franchise.

Stay tuned for more coverage as Nintendo continues to innovate and expand the Fire Emblem universe across the Nintendo Switch, smartphone devices, and beyond.

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