Fire Emblem Heroes Announces 'Short-Haired Gals vs Long-Haired Gents' Voting Gauntlet Event

Nintendo and developer Intelligent Systems have officially announced the latest Voting Gauntlet event for Fire Emblem Heroes—a hugely popular mobile title available on iOS and Android platforms.

This new competition, aptly titled 'Short-Haired Gals vs Long-Haired Gents,' brings together a fresh roster of fan-favorite heroes and launches on November 5th at 11:00 p.m.

Pacific Time.

Fire Emblem Heroes, since its global debut in February 2017, has maintained a strong community thanks to engaging content updates, regular special events, and strategic partnerships highlighted in Nintendo Direct presentations.

The Voting Gauntlet remains a much-anticipated recurring event, fostering community engagement and spirited competition as players support their favorite characters. For those new to the event, the Voting Gauntlet is a unique tournament lasting multiple days.

It showcases eight distinct Fire Emblem characters—this time divided by their iconic hairstyles—and invites the community to rally behind their top picks over three dramatic rounds.

Each round lasts 45 hours, and the hero securing the most support from fans progresses to the next stage until a single champion emerges. The first round of the 'Short-Haired Gals vs Long-Haired Gents' Gauntlet kicks off on November 6 at 12:00 a.m.

and runs until November 7 at 8:59 p.m.

Pacific Daylight Time.

The round features the following exciting matchups: - Amelia vs.

Katarina - Shanna vs.

Hinoka - Takumi vs.

Karel - Soren vs.

Ryoma Subsequent rounds will continue on November 8 (12:00 a.m.

– 8:59 p.m.

PDT) and November 10 (12:00 a.m.

– 8:59 p.m.

PDT), culminating in the final showdown as determined by the ongoing player votes. Fire Emblem Heroes remains a cornerstone of Nintendo’s mobile strategy, consistently topping eShop download charts and boasting more than 20 million downloads worldwide.

Its regular content drops, including events like the Voting Gauntlet, serve to energize its global player base and highlight character roster expansions drawn from across the beloved Fire Emblem franchise. Players participating in the event can earn unique rewards, bolster their favorite heroes, and enjoy lively community interaction.

The vibrancy of these events is a testament to Intelligent Systems’ dedication to ongoing post-launch support, keeping Fire Emblem Heroes celebrated among strategy game enthusiasts.

To join the action or follow real-time updates, be sure to visit the Fire Emblem Heroes official Twitter page and stay tuned on the eShop for additional news and content drops.

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