Fire Emblem: Awakening Hitting North America 4th February 2013
Posted by Damien McFerran
Release date confirmed during Nintendo Direct
The highly-anticipated 3DS strategy RPG Fire Emblem: Awakening is coming to North America on 4th February, it has been revealed.
The all-important date was disclosed during today's North American Nintendo Direct presentation. During the video, great care was taken to explain the game's relationship system, which can significantly influence the outcome of battles. The European release will take place in April 2013, as was confirmed during the EU Nintendo Direct.
We've already gone hands-on with the Japanese version, so be sure to check out our Fire Emblem: Awakening first impressions.
#1
Boo_Buster said:
Picking this one up for sure!
#2
mumof3kids82 said:
going to pre-order it soon
#3
Knux said:
Definitely getting this!
#4
RR529 said:
It's coming out 2 days before my birthday! Perfect timing!
#5
Klunk23 said:
This is coming out even sooner than i expected. This is a very welcome suprise.
#6
Ideal_Hero said:
This is coming out sooner than I expected. I am very excited now.
#7
OldMan-Tech said:
Much earlier then I thought it would come out. I was thinking July or august. Glad its much sooner! I hope there is some type of pre order bonus.
#8
FiveDigitLP said:
Funny how it was announced for the EU much earlier than NA, but it's going to end up coming out sooner in the States.
#9
Beta said:
I call April 1st for European release! XD
#10
SkywardLink98 said:
Not sure if I should pre-order, since it currently doesn't have a bonus, and it can only really go down in price so I might just wait on this one. Unless they're giving out DLC for free... are they????
#11
Klunk23 said:
@SkywardLink98 that would be really awsome if they did that!
#12
OldMan-Tech said:
I don't think Japan got any of the dlc for free. So I highly doubt it will happen in the west.
#13
Beta said:
@Tech101 Actually, they got the first DLC pack for free for a limited time (only through 1 month from release)
#14
OldMan-Tech said:
Well then I will be glad to be wrong!
#15
Azikira said:
Looking forward to this, but my thirst for Fire Emblem is constantly quenched by The Sacred Stones~
#16
Void said:
I'll be pre-ording this.
#17
crumpledpapyrus said:
A real shame Europe has to wait even longer! I really can't wait for this one!
#18
Philip_J_Reed said:
That's my birthday!
I'll take it.
#19
Happy_Mask said:
@Void I already did a month ago. :3
@Chicken That's the best birthday present anyone could ever want!
Don't expect to hear from me for at least a month once this comes out.
#20
OldMan-Tech said:
This game is going to cost me a small fortune. I plan on buying most if not all the dlc!
#21
Pikachupwnage said:
@Void
Can you link me to that picture?
Captures my feelings perfectly lol.
#22
Void said:
@Tech101 Don't you remember me saying that the DLC in total costs 7,550 Yen?
(Currently, there were a few less DLC levels when I told you the first time.), If the prices do translate to 100 Yen = 1 USD, you'll probably end up paying 75$ or so. 
Or if it translates directly, 91 USD and 66 cents.
Here you go, @Pikachupwnage. http://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/2009/11/18/129030313636241480.jpg
#23
Sam_Loser2 said:
YEEEEEAAAAHHHHHHHH!!! All my dreams have come true!
At least all the ones I can remember at the moment.
#24
OldMan-Tech said:
@Void Like I said a small fortune!
#25
AgentChuckAloo said:
I don't even have a 3DS yet and I'll be picking this up. Love the Fire Emblem series.
#26
Knuckles said:
When @Happy_Mask dies on NL, we all will know why.
#27
Leandro said:
I'm glad to hear this! This FIRE EMBLEM will be awesome.
#28
Doma said:
Wish i hadn't bought a 3ds until this released. It's been a major disappointment so far.
#29
Jeremyx7 said:
If I were to choose one game to own in 2013 for my 3ds library it would be this one!!
Does anyone here know if you can battle online? That would be fantastic...
#30
Emaan said:
After all this time, we finally have a solid date. It's surreal. Thank you Reggie.
#31
coolvw93 said:
alright im getting this one for sure
#32
RevolverLink said:
#33
Aqueous said:
Great, just a short wait then
#34
SheldonRandoms said:
Hope they have the Marth DLC for free for a limited time, Marth (and Roy) might have been the reason why I like Fire Emblem.................because there appearance in smash bros and stuff
#35
krunchykhaos said:
Its only matter of time before fire emblem wiiu is made. Thats gonna be cool.
#36
Fuzzy said:
Will be picking this one up. Tried getting into the Wii game, but I think this game suits a portable system more.
#37
Banker-Style said:
Dam April release,but hey at least we're getting it.
#38
Joygame51 said:
Dang wish I had a 3dsxl.... I love the Fire emblem games.
#39
Zhanglot said:
WHOOO! Can't wait!!