Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 17 September.

At today’s Nintendo Direct, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave finally received a release date, launching on 17 September 2026.

The release date trailer also offered a closer look at the game's four protagonists–Cai, Theodora, Dietrich, and Leda–while providing a further look at the Heroic Games and information on the special edition package.

Watch the release date trailer below:

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

Release date: 17 September 2026

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2

Developer: Intelligent Systems

What do we know about Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave so far?

The next instalment in the long-running Fire Emblem franchise, titled Fortune's Weave, was first revealed during Nintendo Direct in September 2025. The initial trailer showcased the series' iconic tactical role-playing gameplay and fantasy setting, introducing new characters and storylines.

In the latest showcase, Nintendo provided a deeper look into the game, with many fans already dubbing it the prequel to Three Houses. We were introduced to the new protagonists who will compete in the Heroic Games, a tournament in which participants seek to have their wishes granted by a mysterious Divine Sovereign.

The first protagonist revealed is Cai, a young boy determined to win the games in order to save his imprisoned father. We also meet Dietrich, a charming swordsman searching for a worthy opponent.

Theodora, the queen of the Saramis Kingdom, hopes to fulfil the dreams of her homeland, while Leda enters the tournament driven by a desire for revenge. Each of these characters possesses their own unique special techniques.

The trailer also revealed a variety of activities that players can take part in to strengthen their abilities, including training at the practice grounds, recruiting new allies, and travelling beyond the walls of Dagdan. A familiar face from Fire Emblem's 2019 entry Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Sothis also appeared at the end of the trailer.

What is included in the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave special edition?

Nintendo Direct shared details about the game's special edition, which will launch alongside the standard edition on 17 September. The package will include several exclusive items, such as art cards, a map poster, an artbook, a steelbook case, and the game card.