Potential Announcement for New Fire Emblem Remake This Year

Recent chatter in the gaming community is hinting at an exciting announcement—a new Fire Emblem game might make its debut in 2025. Word on the street is that this upcoming title will be a remake of one of the older gems from the franchise, although there’s no official word yet on which classic is getting a modern makeover. Moreover, there’s been no confirmation on whether we’ll be seeing the game on the next iteration of Nintendo’s hardware, with anticipation building around games lined up for the rumored Switch 2 release.

The Fire Emblem series, a tactical RPG powerhouse crafted by Intelligent Systems and Nintendo, has soared in popularity over the past decade, becoming a beloved staple on Nintendo’s consoles. The Switch library already boasts several key entries from the series, including 2019’s Fire Emblem: Three Houses and 2023’s Fire Emblem Engage. Now, speculation is mounting about what’s next for this celebrated franchise.

With thirteen main-series titles, Intelligent Systems has often mined the rich history of Fire Emblem for inspiration. Fire Emblem Engage, for instance, introduced the “Emblem Ring” system, enabling characters to tap into the abilities of iconic heroes from past games. Additionally, Fire Emblem Warriors and Fire Emblem Heroes serve as crossover entries, bringing together characters from across the series. The next anticipated game will reportedly continue this trend of revisiting the series’ roots.

Adding fuel to the rumor fire, reports from ComicBook suggest a forthcoming Fire Emblem announcement involving a remake of a bygone game. Details on which specific title will get this treatment remain under wraps, and there’s mystery regarding its potential platform—whether it’ll grace the current Nintendo Switch or find its home on the eagerly awaited Switch 2.

A new Fire Emblem remake would keep a tradition of rejuvenating franchise classics alive, offering them with contemporary flair. The DS era brought us two Fire Emblem remakes, with Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem (the latter being Japan-exclusive). Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia also saw a release on the 3DS, reimagining Fire Emblem Gaiden soon after the Switch made its grand entrance in 2017.

This rumored remake might aim to join a growing lineup of highly anticipated games slated for the Switch 2. As Nintendo unveiled plans for the new console, whispers have surfaced about its first titles, including talks of a new Super Smash Bros. and a fresh 3D Mario adventure. Nintendo hasn’t been completely quiet, teasing what could be Mario Kart 9 in the Switch 2 reveal. Fire Emblem enthusiasts might just have substantial news coming their way, right when Nintendo’s next big thing hits the stage.