Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Officially Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 – Release Set for 2026

Nintendo has officially confirmed that Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, the highly anticipated next installment in the acclaimed Fire Emblem series, is currently in development for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

Developed by the renowned team at Intelligent Systems, this new title marks a major addition to Nintendo’s celebrated catalog of tactical role-playing games. The announcement, made via a worldwide press release, sets the initial release date for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave in 2026.

The game will be available both at retail and digitally through the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 owners worldwide. Fire Emblem has long been a cornerstone franchise for Nintendo, with Intelligent Systems delivering critically acclaimed turn-based RPGs that consistently push the envelope in strategic gameplay and compelling storytelling.

With Fortune’s Weave, Nintendo promises another captivating journey, blending a sprawling narrative and robust tactical mechanics for its dedicated player base. In the official statement, Nintendo highlighted the sense of spectacle and competition at the heart of the new game, stating, "A new chapter begins as the Heroic Games commence.

The upcoming Fire Emblem entry prepares to enter the arena, introducing intertwined storylines, new characters, and the signature, deep turn-based tactical RPG gameplay that fans have come to expect.

The global debut trailer provides a first look at the narrative and mechanics that will shape the experience when the title launches for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026." While additional details remain under wraps, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have confirmed that more information about Fortune’s Weave will be shared in the coming months.

Fans are eager to see how the Switch 2’s enhanced capabilities may shape the evolution of the Fire Emblem franchise, building upon a legacy established across generations of Nintendo hardware. Since its inception in 1990, the Fire Emblem series has become a flagship of turn-based strategy, earning widespread critical and commercial success on platforms ranging from the Game Boy Advance to the Nintendo Switch.

Notable recent entries like Fire Emblem: Three Houses have set high standards for narrative depth and innovation, contributing to the series’ growing worldwide audience. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave will launch globally for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, both at physical retailers and digitally through the Nintendo eShop.

Players and fans can look forward to further updates as Nintendo continues to reveal more about one of the year’s most anticipated upcoming games.