Nintendo Expands Fire Emblem Heroes with Harmonized CYL Hector & Celica, Plus New Chapter
Nintendo has announced an exciting new content drop for Fire Emblem Heroes, its popular tactical mobile RPG available via iOS, Android, and the eShop.
The upcoming event introduces Harmonized CYL Hector and Harmonized CYL Celica as new playable units, alongside Chosen Hero Fjorm.
This highly anticipated banner will become available from February 16, 2026, to March 6, 2026 (UTC), further enriching the Fire Emblem Heroes experience for series enthusiasts and mobile gamers alike. Fire Emblem Heroes, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, has captivated millions globally since its original launch in February 2017.
The game has reached key milestones on both Apple and Google Play platforms, regularly achieving top ranking positions in the mobile RPG genre.
Through monthly updates and character banners, Fire Emblem Heroes keeps its player base engaged with fresh content rooted in the franchise's rich history. The incoming banner, titled with fan-favorite "Choose Your Legends" (CYL) units, features Harmonized versions of Hector and Celica—two iconic heroes representing distinct entries within the Fire Emblem series.
Harmonized units bring together characters from separate Fire Emblem worlds, enabling powerful team synergies and unique battle mechanics. Nintendo’s official trailer highlights both the artwork and skills of these new units.
In a recent statement, a spokesperson for Nintendo confirmed that "Harmonized CYL Hector and Celica are designed to showcase the strengths and lore of their original games while introducing innovative tactics for current Fire Emblem Heroes players." Alongside the banner, the update introduces a brand-new story chapter titled "Nifl, God of Ice." This chapter continues the ongoing narrative in Fire Emblem Heroes, challenging players with new maps and adding deeper lore to Nifl, one of the beloved deities in the game’s evolving universe. Past banners featuring CYL heroes have driven high levels of player engagement and positive responses from the game’s community, marking them as standout highlights in Fire Emblem Heroes’ update cycle.
With each new banner and story addition, Intelligent Systems demonstrates its commitment to providing long-term content support. The "Harmonized CYL Hector & Celica" banner will be live from February 16 to March 6, 2026, accessible via the in-game summoning portal.
Fire Emblem Heroes remains free-to-play, with new and returning players able to participate in both the banner summons and the latest story content. For more updates, players can follow the official Fire Emblem Heroes and Nintendo social channels or check the in-game notifications for future event news and content drops.
The upcoming event introduces Harmonized CYL Hector and Harmonized CYL Celica as new playable units, alongside Chosen Hero Fjorm.
This highly anticipated banner will become available from February 16, 2026, to March 6, 2026 (UTC), further enriching the Fire Emblem Heroes experience for series enthusiasts and mobile gamers alike. Fire Emblem Heroes, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, has captivated millions globally since its original launch in February 2017.
The game has reached key milestones on both Apple and Google Play platforms, regularly achieving top ranking positions in the mobile RPG genre.
Through monthly updates and character banners, Fire Emblem Heroes keeps its player base engaged with fresh content rooted in the franchise's rich history. The incoming banner, titled with fan-favorite "Choose Your Legends" (CYL) units, features Harmonized versions of Hector and Celica—two iconic heroes representing distinct entries within the Fire Emblem series.
Harmonized units bring together characters from separate Fire Emblem worlds, enabling powerful team synergies and unique battle mechanics. Nintendo’s official trailer highlights both the artwork and skills of these new units.
In a recent statement, a spokesperson for Nintendo confirmed that "Harmonized CYL Hector and Celica are designed to showcase the strengths and lore of their original games while introducing innovative tactics for current Fire Emblem Heroes players." Alongside the banner, the update introduces a brand-new story chapter titled "Nifl, God of Ice." This chapter continues the ongoing narrative in Fire Emblem Heroes, challenging players with new maps and adding deeper lore to Nifl, one of the beloved deities in the game’s evolving universe. Past banners featuring CYL heroes have driven high levels of player engagement and positive responses from the game’s community, marking them as standout highlights in Fire Emblem Heroes’ update cycle.
With each new banner and story addition, Intelligent Systems demonstrates its commitment to providing long-term content support. The "Harmonized CYL Hector & Celica" banner will be live from February 16 to March 6, 2026, accessible via the in-game summoning portal.
Fire Emblem Heroes remains free-to-play, with new and returning players able to participate in both the banner summons and the latest story content. For more updates, players can follow the official Fire Emblem Heroes and Nintendo social channels or check the in-game notifications for future event news and content drops.
