This Year Might See the Announcement of a New Fire Emblem Remake

Whispers in the gaming community are swirling around a potential announcement of a new Fire Emblem installment expected to make waves in 2025. This latest buzz hints at a remake of one of the beloved entries from the franchise’s storied past. However, which particular game is on the table remains anyone’s guess. The excitement doesn’t stop there—anticipation is building about its potential debut on the much-rumored Switch 2, which is already generating quite the chatter with a slew of titles expected to launch alongside it.

Fire Emblem is a staple in the world of turn-based tactics, with Intelligent Systems and Nintendo crafting an enduring legacy over the years. The franchise’s popularity has seen a meteoric rise, thanks in part to its highly acclaimed entries like Fire Emblem: Three Houses in 2019 and 2023’s Fire Emblem Engage. Now, the prospect of a new game has fans talking once again.

Given there are thirteen mainline games to draw inspiration from, Intelligent Systems often delves into the series’ rich past to guide future titles. We saw this approach with Fire Emblem Engage and its innovative “Emblem Ring” system, allowing players to mash up classic heroes for unique powers. Series spin-offs like Fire Emblem Warriors and Fire Emblem Heroes also capitalize on this nostalgic blend. The rumor mill is churning, suggesting the next game is likely another nostalgic nod.

ComicBook sources have stirred up excitement with rumors about an upcoming Fire Emblem announcement. This insider scoop suggests the new title will resurrect one of the franchise’s older classics. Whether it’s a revisit on the current Switch or the awaited Switch 2 is still under wraps. The Switch itself has seen its share of earlier series entries, though not full remakes—just ports like Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light and Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.

Should these rumors hold true, it would follow the franchise’s lovely tradition of updating past hits for new hardware. We’ve seen successful throwbacks on the Nintendo DS with Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem—though the latter stayed in Japan—and the 3DS had Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, a reimagining of Fire Emblem Gaiden, which arrived not long after the Switch made its debut.

The much-speculated remake may soon join the impressive roster of games anticipated for the Switch 2, as leaks are whispering not just about Fire Emblem, but also a new Super Smash Bros. and Mario’s 3D escapades. Additionally, Nintendo’s early teases point towards the likely inclusion of Mario Kart 9. For Fire Emblem fans, this all builds up to what could be a monumental reveal, coinciding perfectly with Nintendo’s shiny new console’s rollout. Stay tuned for what could very well be an exciting return to Fire Emblem’s roots just ahead!