Upcoming Fire Emblem game with no release date
IGN's latest weekly preview roundup covers four major upcoming titles, with Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine taking center stage. The linear action game impressed with violent combat and a clever Rage Meter system during two and a half hours of hands-on time. Star Wars Zero Company, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and Job Simulator: Human Relations also received significant preview coverage ahead of their releases.
Nintendo's Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct revealed a tactics RPG that appears significantly larger and more system-intensive than previously shown, targeting a September 2026 release on Switch 2. The presentation reshapes what looked like a niche experimental year into a potential landmark lineup alongside Splatoon Raiders and Pokémon Pokopia.
Nintendo has confirmed that physical games still represent 38.5% of its software revenue, a figure that stands in stark contrast to Sony's plan to cease PS5 disc production by January 2028. While Nintendo's physical share has declined by 2.2 points, the company continues to support cartridges and new hybrid formats for Switch 2.
Nintendo's 20-minute Direct for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave unveiled a Switch 2 exclusive launching September 17 with four playable protagonists, a time jump to 1454, and the return of series staples like Heroes' Relics and Crests. The game blends arena combat with city-building activities and non-grid dungeon exploration, setting up a narrative that spans five years and two goddesses.
This summer's gaming presentations from PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo have unleashed a plethora of exciting preorders. Secure your copies now for highly anticipated titles like Marvel’s Wolverine (September 15, PS5 exclusive) and Control Resonant (September 24, multi-platform). From action-packed adventures to strategic showdowns, here’s your one-stop guide to preordering the summer’s most coveted games.
Rumors swirl around a potential June Nintendo Direct, coinciding with the Switch 2's first anniversary. Fans anticipate announcements on highly rumored titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and a second Star Fox game. The event's timing near Summer Game Fest revives the spirit of E3.
Nintendo's new "Choose Your Game" Switch 2 bundle, launching in early June for $499.99, includes the console and one of three blockbuster games (Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia), saving buyers $20 to $30. This deal beats the upcoming September 1 price rise to $499.99 and provides a discounted game. It's an opportune time to buy, especially with the Ocarina of Time remake rumored for later this year.
Nintendo aims to counterbalance the Switch 2's recent price hike with a strong lineup of games, including Star Fox and Splatoon Raiders this summer, alongside rumoured titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. With Pokémon Pokopia and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream already performing well, the company hopes to enhance the console's ownership value. High-profile exclusives like FromSoftware's The Duskbloods further bolster the roster.
Nintendo has confirmed a global price hike for the Switch 2, increasing costs by $50 in the US, $50 in Canada, and €30 in Europe. Despite this, the company assures a higher adoption rate than its predecessor and promises multiple unannounced Switch 2 games for later this year. The move follows an 8% drop in Nintendo's share price since the announcement.
Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave gain PEGI ratings, hinting at exciting future releases for the Switch 2.
A former Nintendo sales lead says a Switch 2 price hike is coming — but cheaper digital game prices could cushion the hit.
Nintendo says physical prices aren't rising as Switch 2 splits MSRPs—Yoshi is $59.99 digital and $69.99 boxed in the U.S.
