Even though Nintendo intends to deliver a lot of Switch games in 2022,Fire Emblemhave a lot to look forward to. Nintendo recently announcedFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes,a new crossover with theDynasty Warriorsformula that will retell the story of 2019’s highly successfulFire Emblem: Three Housesfrom a new narrative angle. The new game looks like it’ll focus more closely onThree Houses' characters than its predecessor, which united characters from many differentFire Emblemgames. What’s more, rumor has it that Intelligent Systems well release yet anotherFire Emblemgame in development, possibly this year.
Nintendo insider Emily Rodgers recently claimed on Famiboards that anewFire Emblemgame has been in the worksfor about three years. They say there’s a chance the game won’t appear until next year, but it seems likely thatFire Emblem’s next entry will release in late 2022. Only time will tell if Rodgers' speculation is accurate, but it would be smart for Nintendo and Intelligent Systems to release anotherFire Emblemgame this year. The Switch deserves another title catering to the franchise’s established audience, andFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopesis bound to stir an appetite for another game.
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Why a New Fire Emblem in 2022 Makes Sense
The Switch has performed admirably as a vehicle for theFire Emblemseries. In 2019,Fire Emblem: Three Housesbecame an extremely lucrative title.Fire Emblemtraditionally hasn’t been quite as popular internationally as other Nintendo franchises, but neverthelessThree Housesbecamethe best-sellingFire Emblemgame to date, selling nearly three million copies in the first year of its life. Thanks toThree Houses,the franchise has a greatly expanded audience of Switch users that a newFire Emblemgame could cater to.
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopesalso creates a perfect opportunity to release the next core game.Three Hopeslooks like a promising opportunity to spend more time withThree Houses' beloved characters, but it also won’t scratch the tactical RPG itch for fans. Odds are thatThree Hopeswill simultaneouslyrenew excitement aboutFire Emblemand generate more demand for a new game, both of which Nintendo and Intelligent Systems could capitalize on by releasing a new entry within the year. It may be a good way to capitalize onThree Houses' success, butThree Hopesis also perfect for setting the nextFire Emblemup for success.
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Establishing a Fire Emblem Warriors Pattern
Rodgers also points out thatthe firstFire Emblem Warriorsdidn’t release alone. In the same year, Intelligent Systems releasedFire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia,which proves aWarriorsspin-off wouldn’t stand in the way of a core game’s debut. On the contrary, a newFire Emblem Warriorsgame that improves upon its predecessor could lead up toFire Emblemcementing its presence as an important Switch franchise.
Again, it’s unclear if Intelligent Systems really is working on anotherFire Emblemgame, let alone whether it’ll release this year. Rodgers admits that Nintendo has a busy 2022 so far, meaningFire Emblemmay have to wait to make room forZelda: Breath of the Wild 2, Bayonetta 3,and other late 2022 titles. Nevertheless, releasing the nextFire Emblemgame sooner rather than later would be wise. WithThree Housesin the rearview mirror, Switch users are ready for another tactics game from Intelligent Systems, andThree Hopeswill serve as a strong reminder that it’s been a few years. HopefullyFire Emblemmakes its move by the end of this year.
AFire Emblemgame is rumored to be in development.
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