Is This Rumored Fire Emblem Remake the Perfect Farewell for the Switch?

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With the unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2, many enthusiasts are now eagerly anticipating potential games that might debut alongside this new console. While it’s clear that Nintendo has grand ambitions for the Switch 2’s launch lineup, it appears that the current Switch still has a few months left in its lifespan before the next model hits the market. Nevertheless, there is a game that has been whispered about for some time and could potentially bridge this gap in Nintendo’s release schedule as we wait for the arrival of the Switch 2.

A Nintendo Direct event, allegedly set for February, might be unveiled, offering insights into the games planned for release on the Nintendo Switch prior to the launch of its successor, the Switch 2.

For quite some time now, whispers have circulated about the possibility of a remake for Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War. These rumors started even prior to the launch of Fire Emblem Engage. Interestingly enough, back in 2022, there were clues hinting at this project along with previews of Fire Emblem Engage, months ahead of its official announcement. However, as the months have passed since then, we’ve yet to see any concrete evidence of this remake. If the project was indeed in development when it was leaked, one would expect it to be released sooner rather than later, considering the Nintendo Switch is approaching its final days and could use a few more games before the arrival of the Switch 2.

The Rumored Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War Remake Would Be a Fitting End to the Switch

Nintendo Has a History of Closing Out a Console’s Life with Fire Emblem Remakes

Game Console Released On Release Date Following Console’s Release Date
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon Nintendo DS August 7, 2008 February 26, 2011
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem Nintendo DS (JP) July 15, 2010 February 26, 2011
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Nintendo 3DS April 20, 2017 March 3, 2017

The upcoming game in the Fire Emblem series, titled “Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War,” is set to receive a remake, following the pattern where the first three games have already been remade. Notably, the remakes are usually launched towards the later stages of the console’s life cycle. For instance, “Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia” was released on the 3DS after the launch of the Switch, suggesting a tendency to release Fire Emblem remakes among the final games for a Nintendo console.

The first installment of “Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War” debuted on Super Famicom on May 16th, 1996, with the N64 launching only a month later. As such, it seems appropriate for its remake to adhere to a comparable timeline for the Nintendo Switch.

A Fire Emblem Remake on Switch Would Complete a Recent Series Pattern

It appears that a revamped version of “Genealogy of the Holy War” is highly probable, given Sigurd’s significant role in “Fire Emblem Engage“. If this remake were to be produced to conclude the Switch’s lifespan, it would align with the trend observed in the franchise, as the 3DS previously hosted two original mainline “Fire Emblem” games – “Fire Emblem Awakening” and “Fire Emblem Fates“, along with a remake titled “Fire Emblem Echoes“. Since the Switch has already had two mainline “Fire Emblem” games – “Fire Emblem: Three Houses” and “Fire Emblem Engage“, adding a revamped version of “Genealogy of the Holy War” at the end of the console’s life would maintain the pattern established by the 3DS.

Based on a recent rumor, it’s possible that Nintendo’s Switch console could see one more major game from a cherished, although somewhat specialized series. If these whispers are correct, a remake of Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War would certainly match this description and generate much anticipation as it could serve as an exhilarating finale to the Switch’s game library before the launch of the Switch 2.

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2025-01-21 23:53