Fire Emblem Fates New Nintendo 3DS XL Model Confirmed, Along With DLC Details

That all-in-one edition has been sold out for weeks, at least online in the United States.

Oh my <3

When's the next restock?

Ugh…………………………

So on top of the opposite version's storyline and the third storyline being sold as separate DLC, they want to charge even more for extra Map packs?! (which sounds horribly expensive as that price will most likely translate to $30 in Australia... i.e. HALF the price of the full game)

Frankly, Nintendo are being utterly ridiculous with how they are handling this game, and are pushing the absolute limits of how much their fan base are willing to pay to enjoy the full experience.

was fortunate enough to snag the all-in-one edition. Only thing that sucks is it releases the same week as Street Fighter 5...UGHHH!!!

i still never completed all the maps on awakening

If I didn't already have a MH4U special edition I would be all over this.

Luckily I rushed out a mere hour after the all-in-one edition was confirmed and preordered it.

Can't wait for the 19th.

Looks kind of plain to me, needs a liitle more contrast with the patterns. I prefer my FE Fates plates that I picked up in Tokyo.

Thanks Bic Camera!

UK release this century or nah? :/

@sillygostly Nintendo=/=IS.
Also, I'm getting a bit tired of saying this, but according to virtually every import impression I've read and some solid numbers, the three different routes are all sufficiently unique.
As for the extra map DLC? Don't buy it.

@sillygostly This is content that was worked on after the game was finished up. The third story part has been known about for a while and Nintendo seems to want to keep parity with Japan's schedule also 11 maps for $18 is much better than what Fire Emblem Awakening map cost was. And if it is like Awakening's DLC you can replay it as much as you want to.

That's a nice New 3DS XL. Too bad I already have a New 3DS. Oh well I'll just get those Fire Emblem cover plates from Play Asia. Those are just as nice as that special edition XL

lot's of money to spend for those FE fans

So about 100$ for all of it? This game better be amazing.

And not upgrading to New 3DS XL paid off if this comes to the UK I will be buying it.

Nintendo once again temping me to upgrade from my 2DS...

And I just might.

Jesus, why did it take so long for Nintendo to announce this 3DS?! I was waiting to see if they announced one before I upgraded to the New 3DS so I could get one. But I figured if they hadn't announced it by Christmas there wouldn't be one so I just got a Hyrule Gold version. I mean announcing this literally a month before release is a joke. It really seems like Nintendo doesn't know what they're doing anymore and it's driving me up a wall. At this point they're just as bad as EA or Ubisoft. They are charging you an arm and a leg to get the 'full experience' after all.

@Decapre good timming to do so; I did upgrade from 2DS to n3DS and it was amazing

The search for the special edition may be a doozy... I wonder if it's too late to preorder or find it physically.

@sillygostly agree with you ... they are trying to milk the fans all the money they can get ... and they don't offer anything for free like ps4 or xbox a free monthly 4 games at least

My first Fire Emblem game, so I'll stick with just Birthright for now. Might wait though as I have my eye on that Pokemon New 3DS bundle! 😔

Wonder why Revelation (the third path) doesn't launch until March 10th.

How stocked is the special edition going to be and will it be pre-order only?

I'm glad i preordered the Fates SE the day after the Direct at Gamestop.

Though to be fair, preorders lasted a long while for it to gauge demand.

but anyways

[insert comment about Nintendo being greedy by releasing a SE hardware]

@amiiboacid
I was told, Nintendo was leaving preorders open to see how many copies to produce when I ordered it the day after the Direct.

So if preorders have indeed closed at all retailers, that means you're screwed.

This game is going to cost me. I think I will beat Conquest and go to Twilight Princess. next, go to Birthrights. then go to Bravery Second, and finally go to revalations. By then Dragon Quest 7 should be out.

I'm not happy about the pricing either, but I can't really critique it yet since I have yet to play the game(s). I'll just be picking up one of the versions over the summer unless I can get a good deal on both physical releases. We'll see how it plays out and I'm still generally excited for the game.

Nintendo you're killing my poor wallet!! Stop making things I want!

I REALLY want the special edition. Still waiting on pre-orders

Eh, it looks alright. The face plates Japan has are better.

@Xenocity Bad thing for this game being split into separate versions:

NPD will track each SKU separately, so the game won't chart, leading people to call it a flop. Combined sales of the three SKUs (Conquest, Birthright, SE) should have it chart, or at least close.

@thatguyEZ
Hyrule Gold Edition is amazing. I don't regret buying it at all.
And I'm a huge FE fan.

The all-in-one should be more readily available, tbh. Doesn't really affect me right now anyway, my 3DS is inoperable and there's no chance I'm getting another. Hopefully NX is a hybrid with BC for all 3DS games on eShop from day 1 so I can pick this up and the games I've missed out on in the last few months. I realize that's a pretty lofty wish, but I can dream...

@IceClimbers
Fire Emblem doesn't sell enough in the U.S. to chart.
It is always possible that one version will chart.

Though the vast majority of games rarely chart in any Western country.
Only the main staples of gaming every chart.

Just because most games don't chart, has nothing to do with their success.

It's nice to know that the special edition I dropped all that money on (less now thanks to Amazon Prime) will have all three versions on the cart. So this means we get access to Revelation before anyone who couldn't get it?

I like. I like a lot.

$18!?

Special Edition Pre Ordered, I'm such a fan of Fire Emblem that buy anything less than the most complete edition would be offensive to me! Now I have to buy a (new) New 3DS XL again!
But...that said, this dlc price is a little abusive...right?

@Xenocity @IceClimbers Correct me if I'm wrong, but if I remember correctly, the dual paired Pokemon games tend to be put together in the charts, so I wouldn't be surprised if these were too. And I'm sure that even if it's not, Nintendo will internally keep track of each version and possibly combine them to show off sales records and/or decide how to go forward with the series (ie more newbie-friendly entries if Birthright does better, and reverting to the older style if Conquest does better)

@sillygostly To be fair, each path is as big as Awakening, the developers outright said that cost wise it would've been practically impossible to make back the production costs if they were sold as a single $40 cart, and while they did say that they could've just done 1 cart with all 3 main paths for $80 (aka the special edition) and not have done the individual Birthright and Conquest, that higher price would've drastically hurt sales, especially for those (which I'm assuming would be most of the more casual audience) who would only want 1 version. And compared to Awakening, the side story DLC maps in Fates are overall cheaper since 11 maps in Awakening runs about $23 USD assuming the first 9 are bought in the discounted 3 packs and $24.50 if they aren't compared to $18 for 11 maps in Fates, so you save a decent chunk of change comparatively.

@japongt I agree I mean it's a gorgeous 3DS. I was just waiting specifically for a FE one though and it literally makes no sense for Nintendo to have waited until now to announce this thing. And that's not even taking into account how annoying it is that this game will cost so much.

@TheLastLugia Or "Nah"?

huehuehue

@Xenocity http://www.nowinstock.net/videogaming/games/fireemblemfates/full_history.php
Amazon sold out of the SE within 2 hours, Best Buy within 6, and Gamestop had it in stock for, uh, 61 hours spread across 7 nonconsecutive days.

Calling less than 72 hours of availability across the big three online retailers combined "a long while" isn't Bayonetta Kirby talk, it's Sarah Palin Kirby talk.

Nintendo didn't do jack squat to gauge demand.

"There'll be a separate third storyline, too, called Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation - it'll be download-only with a copy of the full game..."

So I can just download Revelation and play that? No need to buy Birthright and Conquest? Because, really, I don't like both and just want to play Revelation, and I don't want to waste money on those routes either since I won't be playing that.

How can the third "path" be stored in the game card for the american release when it was mentioned as a download on the japanese "all-in-one" pack?

If I was going to pick up a copy of this game, I'd pick of the SE version, but I plan on waiting to see fan reactions to the game (because Awakening completely shattered my trust in the series). If opinions were favorable enough, I'd pick up the SE version. Doesn't seem like I'll be picking this game up unless Nintendo gets the idea that not everyone intermittently checks for the ability to pre-order something every 30 minutes or so, and may want to buy a product at a later date. I hope it's a good game, I hope y'all enjoy it, but I'm doubting Nintendo will get any of my money from it.

Tbh I wish it was the regular new 3ds

@StickyKeys IIRC they said you can't actually play it as your first playthrough even if you buy the AIO, you gotta finish either of the base campaigns first.

In other news, EU release when?

@sillygostly I thought that someone like you might be negative about this.

Let's look at this carefully now.

You don't need to get both the games to enjoy the entire story. When you get one game, the other will cost 19$.......doesn't really sound all that money grabbing.

As for Revelation.....you're getting a side story that has some length here. Obviously, that's solid and optional. Map packs? You are getting 11 maps per pack....how is this not worth purchasing?

I can't help but think these special edition consoles are only targeted at existing customers instead of new ones.

I want the Special Edition so much just because I can't stand the thought of not having all the content on a single place on the cart. But alas...

No, NOOO. I really wanted a white new 3ds xl so when the animal crossing one came I thought it was a win win situation as I like animal crossing! But Fire emblem is one of my favourite things ever unless an ace attorney 3ds came out that would change things. I got that animal crossing one as a new limited edition fe 3ds xl never came out in Japan then again I live in the UK so it might not come out here if it does I'll hit myself as I want that new 3ds xl more than any other God Dammit Nintendo!

That map pack sounds disgustingly expensive for Day 1 DLC. I remember not so long ago people said Nintendo would never do it. Now they do it as much as anyone and charge much higher prices. It wouldn't be so bad if there was ever decent sales on. Not going to let it spoil the game for me though. Can't wait for it to come out.

glad ive delayed upgrading my 3ds, that is gorgeous. my 3ds has been out of action for near 12 months with only steamworld heist keeping it near the charger, now a whole lotta fire emblem and dragon quest on the way. hooray!!

Here's a 3DS for a game you have to buy separately!!
But I do want that trilogy pack pls

DLC: the Game.
Some seriously gross practices being undertaken by Nintendo here. Won't be buying.

It probably doesn't have a European release date yet because they're too busy censoring localising it.

Seriously, it's a month away from release in North America - and with the previous one doing fairly well in Europe, you'd think they'd be gearing up for the release hype by now. That would be unless the game is actually a few months away from releasing in Europe.

If it was any other game, I'd buy it a few months after release, but since it's proving - in America at least, that the special edition is like gold dust, I'm going to have to jump on this the moment it becomes available for sale.

As for the DLC, the only "vital" piece seems to be the "Revelation" story. If I deem the other pieces to offer good value for money, I'd consider them. I'll try and not fall back on the EXP/Gold farming ones as much this time (although they are almost required in the hardest hard difficulty in order for you to stand a chance).

Wow, that is one pricey map pack. I really hope the all-in-one SE becomes obtainable in Europe because I really don't want to have to download Revelations :-/

@peeks You'll recall that FEA got a lot of free stuff through StreetPass. We haven't heard about that yet.

It's not that pricey for the map. In the US it's $1.64 a map for the map pack and in Canada it's $2.04 a map. Really have no reason to complain about that. And $20 per game if you already have the other that's not bad either. Sheesh people will always find something stupid to complain about.

@Frank90 If you keep buying New 3DS based on a cover plate, then you are seriously the opposite of smart.

This is why I havent bought the New 3ds yet. It MUST come out in Europe too!

If Best Buy get the all in one edition I'll most likely get it there for 20% off thank you very much.

@TheLastLugia Totally expecting it to release the same day Bravely Second comes to NA. Our temporary replacement to FE Fates is Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon which came out in NA back in November but comes out February 19th in EU.

While I like Fire Emblem and am looking forward to the UK release I am wondering is this is 'overload'.

I know all three don't have to be purchased, so let's hope it is everything we hope it will be and not high on prices and low on content.

Wait, I thought the all-in-one edition was truly all-in-one and had the third mission included or at least have a download code for it?!

Why not just sell us a Splatoon New 3DS XL? I mean if you're not gonna pack the game with it - might as well go all out. Amiright? (no, I'm just kidding)

Not a fan of this 3DS and I love Fire Emblem. This just looks extremely plain and the shapes aren't contrasted well enough or the right shapes in my opinion to really be exciting. Complete opposite of the last Fire Emblem SE 3DS. That one was super smexy.

Come on Nintendo, I want the special edition!!!!! Actually, all I really want is the game with all three stories. You can keep the art book and system pouch. Those are nice items but it's the game that I want most. If I can't get my hands on the special edition, I'll probably buy one version eventually and that's it.

@manu0 I believe the all-in-one special edition does have all three. In fact, the special edition is the only way to play the third story before it's released for download.

Meanwhile in Europe.......

@Spoony_Tech At this point, you should hope that anyone gets more special editions. I missed my opportunity too and I think I'm out of luck now.

that 3ds doesn't look that good. Very bland presentation. Since you cant change the plates of the XL I really think they should make it pop.

Seriously, what a load of bullcrap! So we have to pay for TWO games, one DLC that actually co,tains an ending, and then for some maps?
Then why didn't Fire Emblem on GBA wasn't released in two copies? Why not separate Eliwood's quest from the others?
And for those buying the game used, you don't even get the three scenarios...
Seriously, this is bad. I'm boycotting this game.

The pricing is fine; there's a lot of money to spend here, but that's because there's a lot of content. If you don't want to buy all of it, you still get full games for the content you do buy.

And yes, @manu0, the Special Edition will come with a free download for the third scenario. The additional DLC maps are on top of that.

@sillygostly Well this is like Awakening which had a lot of extra DLC. Except this now also has a third story that is optional but definitely puts a twist on the story.

It's not so much the money that bothers me, I just don't want to combine physical + digital. I'm very reluctant to buy Conquest (physical), Birthright (physical) and then pay for a download of Revelation. If I could get the Special Edition, however, I might be tempted.

@Kosmo I believe you are confused, You don't need all three games. You can buy one game and get the story from that and it will be a complete game. You choose the story you want to play, which is either Birthright or Conquest. and play the full game on that side you chose. You can then if you want buy the other side of the same story to get a different view point and then Revelations is kind of like a after story that is COMPLETELY optional. This is if you want to find out what happens after the main story. The DLC is also optional and just allows you get to more out of the game just like the DLC for Awakening Hopefully this helps!

If I could afford it, I would have went for the special edition. There's just too many games coming in Febuary for me to drop down money on special/collectors editions.

I still want to upgrade to a New 3DS XL but have been holding out for a color or bundle that appeals to me. This one is tempting.

Paid day 1 DLC? Really Nintendo? That seems like a lot of money to get the most out of the game.

@GunplaGamer First, thank you for being nice.

But no, I'm not confused. I'm standing by what I say. Hear me out: the writers wrote 3 scenarios, developped them, and released them separately. Why? It has nothing to do with cartridge space: everything should be able to fit one of them.
It's all about the money. They know people want the full experience. They know everyone will take both versions anyway. Is there anyone who won't? And Revelations? Same thing. People are curious, they're gonna want to see it.
Buying another cartridge to have the full experience of the same game, not even a sequel or anything, is basically physical DLC.
Now, the Japanese sadly are used to this kind of scam. They often get re-releases of a game some 6 months after, at full retail price. Just look at how Kingdom Hearts was handled, for example. But in the West, we don't do that, except for Street Fighter.

I don't want to have to buy two Metroid games, just to see what happens if I take a right turn instead of left at one decive moment.
I don't want to have to buy Starfox 64 10 times just to see all the endings (with 2 as paying DLC)
I don't want to have to buy another Smash Bros game if I want to change my main.
And I sure as hell don't want to buy 2 Fire Emblem games plus 1 DLC to see all the ramifications of a scenario.

@kosmo Ok, to each his own then You don't buy two cartridges tho. You buy the other two digitally. Which ever one you get you buy the others digitally. Revelation is also only available digitally. But yeah to each his own I just wanted to make sure you fully understood All the best!

I'm sold on the N3DS XL model, that'll be mine! Throwing money at screen now. DLC maps sounds excessive, but as with Awakening, I'll probably just get what I'm interested with.

@Kosmo Also There will be an option to buy the other digitally in the games. If I didn't get the Special edition with all three games on one cart, I probably would not have bought Conquest / Revelations actually. I would have bought some dlc and then beat the game and that would be it lol

@GunplaGamer It's nice to have a friendly conversation, even if we don't see eye to eye.

Personally, I wouldn't buy the 80$ edition, and yet I did for other games. I guess just knowing that everything could be there, and yet isn't, isn't doing it for me.

@Kosmo Yeah I am excited for the special edition just because it was everything on one cartridge. But yeah I can see how one wouldn't like it. I also REALLY wanted the art book. I tend to buy a lot of SE, LE, or CE's but i haven't in while. the FEF SE has been the latest one in a few months. Anyways, all the best!

@Varathius But it's Fire Emblem ='/

I'm so salty over the timing of this announcement. My old 3DS was all busted up, and I needed a new one. I was torn between getting the Hyrule Edition 3DS (which I don't find pretty), or waiting for a Fates one to be announced. I figured if there was gonna be a Fates 3DS they would of announced it before now -_- now I have the Hyrule one and wish I waited an extra month for this announcement sigh oh well

Heh, availability:

http://gamestop.com/product/nintendo-3ds/consoles/nintendo-new-3ds-xl-fire-emblem-fates-edition/128251

NoA tweeted that link out ~an hour ago.

Shin Megami Tensei 4 also had Day 1 DLC. I despise such a dirty business practice, but I was willing to ignore it to have SMT4. I'm taking the same policy here: Buy the base game, SE in this case, and ignore DLC. I want it enough that I can ignore it, but I remain critical, and refuse to buy pretty much every other game that uses Day 1 DLC.

So they're releasing the special edition again? Or at least, the all-in-one cart? I just want to make absolutely sure this is real because I'm all set to just get Birthright and download the other two paths but if I can get all three right away, well...that's been my first choice all along. I mean, I read the article word for word but even so!

Hmm, I think I'll just go for one version. 80 Euro/Dollar is not the amount of money I want to spend on it, as good as it may be!

I don't care if it's expensive, as long as they release it in EU too I will buy it. My friends and I (Who have a 3DS) make sure that no one has the same color/edition. And as I have the FE:A Edition I would like to have this one as a New Nintendo 3DS. All the other special Editions are taken I ain't getting a normal one, even if I have to wait.