The newest Japanese-only trailer forFire Emblem Engageintroduces players to the basic elements of aFire Emblemgame, geared for first-timers. With the next main-series entry in the long-running SRPG franchise set to release next month, Nintendo has given fans plenty of reason to look forward to the game. Past trailers have placed a heavy focus on the new game’s “Emblem” mechanic,featuring iconic past heroes like Lucinaand Marth, while introducing the new cast of characters.
WhileFire Emblemhas been a staple of Nintendo releases for over three decades, the series has seen a massive boom in international popularity over recent years. 2013’sFire Emblem Awakeningis credited with saving the franchise from cancelation while the most recent release,Fire Emblem: Three Houses, quickly became its best-selling game. Nintendo would officially revealFire EmblemEngageas the next game in the franchise earlier this year with a release date set for January 20th. Now, Nintendo’s newest trailer looks to introduce newcomers to the strategy gameplay.
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The newest trailer, roughly translated to “FirstFire Emblem,” takes a tutorial angle toFire Emblem Engage, introducing players to the many elements of aFire Emblemgame. The video shows off many of theFire Emblemfranchise’s core elements, introducing newcomers to some of the game’s cast of characters, unit deployment, and turn-based gameplay. The trailer is heavily geared towards teaching new players about the basic progression of aFire Emblemgame, showcasing leveling, equipment customization, and class changes. Players are also introduced to the franchise’siconic “weapon triangle” combat system.
While Nintendo’s newest glimpse intoFire EmblemEngagewas catered to franchise newcomers, the game has placed a heavy emphasis on appealing to longtime fans. The game’s “Emblem” system has seenfan-favorite characters from pastFire Emblemgameslike Celica and Marth returning to aid players in their battles. The newest game is set to feature the return of several quality-of-life features fromThree Houses, including a rewind system similar to that of the previousFire Emblem. Nintendo has also confirmed paid DLC will follow the release ofEngage, bringing back even more beloved characters.
Fire Emblem Engagewill come as Nintendo’s headliner release for January 2023, concluding a holiday season that has seen new entries in many of the developer’s biggest properties.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetbroke Nintendo sales recordsfollowing their release, becoming the fastest-selling Nintendo game ever over the first three days of availability. The Fall season also saw the launch ofMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hopein October, as well asBayonetta 3just weeks beforePokemon.Fire Emblem Engagewill look to provide Nintendo with a strong start to 2023 when it launches next month.
Fire Emblem Engagewill release on January 20th, 2023 for the Nintendo Switch.
