Fire Emblem Heroes Releases Duo CYL Dimitri & Duo CYL Edelgard on October 16

Nintendo Mobile has announced the next update for Fire Emblem Heroes, releasing October 16. It will bring Duo CYL Dimitri, Duo CYL Edelgard, and Vista Hero Gullveig as new characters, and the new story chapter “A Prince Lost.” 

The full trailer announcing the new heroes and their skills is available here:

The new duo units are based on the results of the 2020 Choose Your Legends poll. Dimitri (VA: Chris Hackney) comes to the game, paired with Claude (Joe Zieja) with art by Dd. Additionally, Heroes is adding Edelgard (Tara Platt), paired with Lysithea (Janice Roman Roku) with art by Hitoto*. See Reborn Gullveig (Alice Himora) will also be added in the update, with art by Yoshiku.

The new event will run from 7:00, October 16 – 6:59, November 6 (UTC) or 12:00am, October 16 – 10:59pm, November 5 (PT). A focus hero can be summoned for free every 40 summons, up to three times.

Fire Emblem Heroes is available now for Android via Google Play Store and iOS via App Store worldwide. The next mainline entry in the Fire Emblem series, Fortune’s Weave, is available now on Nintendo Switch 2. 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.