Fire Emblem gets Expansion Pass

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Expansion Pass Announced

Nintendo has announced the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Expansion Pass, a paid DLC package that will introduce new content to the game across three waves through 2027. The Expansion Pass is priced at $34.99 and includes three waves of content, with the first wave available now, the second wave scheduled for Holiday 2026, and the third wave planned for 2027.

Wave 1: New Weapons

The first wave of the Expansion Pass adds new weapons to the game, including four prototype weapons modeled after the Heroes' Relics from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. These weapons will be available for the four main heroes in the game: Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda. According to Nintendo, Cai receives Dimitri's spear, Theodora gets Claude's bow, Dietrich gains Byleth's sword, and Leda receives Edelgard's axe.

Wave 2: New Outfits and Allies

The second wave of the Expansion Pass, scheduled for Holiday 2026, will add new outfits for the four main heroes and their allies. Additionally, three new allies will be introduced: Aurora, Smyrnos, and Jurah. These allies will be playable in battle.

Wave 3: New Stories

The third wave of the Expansion Pass, planned for 2027, will feature four new stories featuring Bertrand, Talimun, Orchel, and Anatolia. These stories will add new plotlines and characters to the game, expanding on the existing narrative. The third wave will also include new allies, classes, and additional content.

Wave	Content	Release Date
Wave 1	New weapons	Available now
Wave 2	New outfits and allies	Holiday 2026
Wave 3	New stories and content	2027

Developer's Intentions

According to the game's developer, Intelligent Systems, the Expansion Pass is not simply a collection of cut content from the base game. The developer had initially planned to include eight playable protagonists in the base game but had to scale back due to issues with the game's pacing and scope. As stated by the developer in an interview, "the original plan was to have eight playable protagonists, but that they had to make a decision to scale it back due to issues with the game's pacing and scope."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Expansion Pass?

The Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Expansion Pass is a paid DLC package that will introduce new content to the game across three waves through 2027.

How much does the Expansion Pass cost?

The Expansion Pass is priced at $34.99.

What content will be included in each wave of the Expansion Pass?

Wave 1 adds new weapons, Wave 2 adds new outfits and allies, and Wave 3 adds new stories and content.

The announcement of the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Expansion Pass has generated discussion among fans. Some fans have expressed excitement at the prospect of new content, while others have raised concerns about the pricing and value of the DLC. As one fan commented, "I'm still likely gonna get it around wave 3's launch, but this game's story is such a broken mess with obvious missing sub lord paths." Another fan stated, "I love the game and all, but do we need more? It’s already so overwhelming." The Expansion Pass will be available for purchase through the Nintendo eShop, with the first wave of content available now.