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GameXplain held a live stream earlier today to show off the final English version of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. The full recording, containing 49 minutes of footage, can be found below.

Nintendo produced an extended commercial of sorts for Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, and it’s now online. Watch it below.

Fire Emblem Heroes updated with new content today. Nintendo and Intelligent Systems introduced a new EXP 1.5 event, Summoning Focuses, and “Battle of the Mages” Voting Gauntlet.

First, all players can earn 1.5 times the experience right now up until the early morning of May 15. This applies to battles in Story Maps, Training Tower, Special Maps, and the Arena. Just keep in mind that there is a limit as to how much experience can be earned in a single battle.

Fire Emblem Heroes has received a new update. On both iOS and Android, players can now download version 1.3.0.

Fire Emblem Heroes makes key changes to the tier system in the Arena while also adding new maps. The Training Tower’s difficulty has been adjusted as well on top of bug fixes.

This only tells a part of the picture. We have a ton of specifics about the update in the gallery below and some additional news pertaining to the Voting Gauntlet and more.

Those who intend to pick up the digital version of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia may want to take advantage of pre-loading. In North America, you can do so right now.

Pre-loading lets you purchase the game ahead of time and download most of its data. Then upon release, you’ll only need a small update to begin playing. Nintendo will publish Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia at 12 AM ET on May 19 (9 PM PT on May 18).

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia takes up 12,826 blocks of space, or 1.57 GB.

A new Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia trailer is in from Nintendo, offering a general overview of the game. Watch it below.

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is just a little ways off from making its debut in the west. That means the full site is now open, and you can access it here.

Probably the most noteworthy section of the site is the DLC page. It has information about the individual pieces of content included in the upcoming DLC packs. 

GameStop is offering a special bonus when you buy Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. Upon purchase, you’ll be given a free “Warring Gods” Chrome Print.

You can pre-order Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia online here., though you should be able to reserve it in store as well. GameStop’s bonus will be handed out while supplies last.

A new Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia has come in to highlight the game’s upcoming DLC. Have a look at it below.

Update: Added European pricing.


It’s well-known that Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia offers plenty of DLC. Today, Nintendo provided new details about the extra content in the west, including an early rollout schedule. Five major DLC packs will be offered starting on May 19, adding more maps, dungeons, characters and items.

Here’s the breakdown of DLC:


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