Fire Emblem in 2026: Where to Start (In Under 5 Minutes)

Fire Emblem has become a major pillar of Nintendo’s IP catalogue, look no further than Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave taking a huge spotlight in the June Nintendo Direct as a major 2026 exclusive. A franchise as longstanding as this one can seem overwhelming to hop into especially since the turn-based tactics genre is unlike most other mainstream RPGs. If you’re looking to give Fire Emblem a chance, here’s exactly where you should begin.