Fire Emblem Heroes ‘New Heroes: Grand Festival’ Summoning Event Releases on August 17

Nintendo has announced that a “New Heroes: Grand Festival” summoning event will release for Fire Emblem Heroes on August 17. The summoning event also includes a new main story chapter titled “Ruler of Death.”

The summoning event features Sylvain from Fire Emblem Three Houses, voiced by Joe Brogie, Azura from Fire Emblem Fates, voiced by Rena Strober, Sigurd from Genealogy of the Holy War, voiced by Grant George, and Tsubasa from Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, voiced by Kayli Mills and Cherami Leigh. Check out the new trailer showcasing the “New Heroes: Grand Festival” summoning event for Fire Emblem Heroes below:

Fire Emblem Heroes is available now for Android via Google Play and iOS via App Store worldwide. The next mainline entry in the Fire Emblem series, Fortune’s Weave, will release on September 17. The Google Play Store describes Fire Emblem Heroes as follows:

Fight battles customized for touch screens and on-the-go play. Summon characters from across the Fire Emblem universe. Develop your Heroes’ skills, and take them to new heights. This is your adventure—a Fire Emblem that’s like nothing you’ve seen before!

The game features an ongoing, original story where new characters and dozens upon dozens of battle-tested Heroes from across the Fire Emblem universe meet.

Take part in strategic turn-based battles streamlined for on-the-go play with maps that fit in the palm of your hand! You’ll need to think hard about the advantages and disadvantages of each Hero’s weapon…and even evaluate the map itself as you battle. Lead your army with easy touch-and-drag controls, including the ability to attack by simply swiping an ally over an enemy.