Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Three realms, three houses, your decision.

Mature themes, Violence, Online interactivity

Three realms,
three houses, your decision.

Shape the future of a continent on the verge of war in Fire Emblem: Three Houses for Nintendo Switch. Lead the students of one of three prestigious houses through their academic lives and in tactical, turn-based battles filled with new, strategic twists to overcome.

War draws near

The continent of Fódlan is divided by three ruling nations, and at its centre lies Garreg Mach Monastery, home to the Officers Academy where the future leaders of Fódlan train. As a travelling mercenary turned teacher, you must choose which of the Academy’s three houses to lead in their academic lives and on the battlefield.

The future of Fódlan rests on your decision…

Learn more about Fódlan and some of the people you'll meet on your journey

From the battlefield …

Class assignments will see you and your pupils charge into strategic, turn-based skirmishes across Fódlan. In a series first, battalions of troops will follow your units to support them on the battlefield. How your students fare in these battles depends on your leadership, so strategise as the fight progresses to lead your army to victory.

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Answer the call to arms!

… to the Academy

Nurture your pupils' talents and help them reach their full potential at the Officers Academy. Freely roam the grounds of the Garreg Mach Monastery between lectures to undertake assignments and get to know your students to increase your bond with them and gather useful intel.

Class is now in session!

Fire Emblem: Three Houses Expansion Pass

Purchase

Continue your journey in Fire Emblem: Three Houses with four waves of downloadable content!

The Expansion Pass includes:

Wave 1 – Out Now!

Officers Academy outfits for Byleth

Wave 2 – Out Now!

Dress for success, get new valuable items, and take on new challenges.

Five additional Auxiliary Battles
New Auxiliary Battle background music (can be selected in the Option Menu)
A Sacred Items Set containing four stat-boosting items (Movement +2, Max. HP +7, Str +3, Spd +3)
New types of attire (House Loungewear) for most students
A pair of glasses for Byleth to wear

Wave 3 – Out Now!

Enjoy additional quests, more units, and a new sauna.

Recruit Anna by completing a special quest
Unlock a sauna at the monastery via a new quest
The ability to interact with cats and dogs at the monastery can be earned through a new quest
Maid and butler battalions
New types of attire (Servants Attire, Summer Wear, and Evening Wear) for most students

Wave 4: Cindered Shadows – Out Now!

Meet the Officers Academy’s secret fourth house, the Ashen Wolves, in a new side story featuring new characters, locations and more!

Fire Emblem: Three Houses Expansion Pass

Purchase

Fire Emblem: Three Houses + Expansion Pass Set

Purchase

The land of Fódlan is ruled by three mighty realms.

At its centre lies Garreg Mach Monastery, home of the Church of Seiros, the main religion in Fódlan, as well as the Knights of Seiros.

Not only does the church serve to maintain order throughout the continent, its monastery also houses the prestigious Officers Academy. Those who train here will go on to shoulder the future of Fódlan.

You begin as a travelling mercenary in a group led by your father, Jeralt. After an unexpected incident reveals your hidden power, you’re invited to become a professor to one of three noble houses at the Officers Academy.

At the same time, you alone begin to see a mysterious girl named Sothis within your dreams…

Before you choose one of the three houses to lead, let’s meet some of the characters who’ll join you on this adventure.

Sothis is a mysterious being who appears in your dreams. With no memories of her past and wisdom beyond her appearance, she speaks as though she lives within your head, but no one else is aware of her existence.

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Sothis

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Jeralt

Jeralt is your father and former Captain of the Knights of Seiros. A skilled warrior, Jeralt is praised as the strongest knight in its history. Following his departure from the Knights of Seiros and the passing of his wife, he has been travelling as the leader of a mercenary group. After saving students from bandits, Jeralt enlists in the Knights of Seiros once again.

Rhea is the Archbishop and supreme leader of the Church of Seiros. She has held this position ever since Jeralt belonged to the Knights of Seiros. She considers you to be highly qualified and invites them to teach at the Officers Academy. She treats people gently as a loving mother would, but also passes merciless judgement on those who defy the Church.

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Rhea

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Now it’s time to choose which of the three houses you’ll lead!

Choose your house!

Your first order of business as the Officers Academy’s newly appointed professor will be to choose which of its three noble houses you want to teach. The students in these houses have their own skills and personalities, and each house is represented by a royal from one of the three Fódlan territories.

As their professor, you’ll be expected to guide students in their academic lives and on the battlefield, so choose your house wisely!

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The Black Eagles

This house is for students from the Adrestian Empire, including the house leader and future emperor, Edelgard. The students in this house are known for their proficiency with magic.

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Edelgard

Edelgard is the imperial princess, heir to the throne of the Adrestian Empire and house leader of the Black Eagles. She has a dignified, high-minded, solemn air about her, and she coolly evaluates her surroundings and those around her before she acts.

Hubert

Hubert has served Edelgard ever since she was a child. He might seem a bit cold, but he’s an astute and reasonable fellow once you get to know him.

Ferdinand

Ferdinand considers Edelgard to be his bitter rival and will jump at the chance to challenge her.

Linhardt

Linhardt is very intelligent but only applies himself to tasks he’s fond of. Funnily enough, one of those happens to be napping …

Caspar

Caspar is very energetic and eager to prove himself to others, often rushing headfirst into battle – be sure to keep a close eye on him!

Bernadetta

Bernadetta is considered a bit eccentric by most and spends most of her time shut away in her quarters. Her peers suspect she’s a gentle soul underneath it all.

Dorothea

Dorothea is a songstress from a famous opera company within the Adrestrian Empire. She is one of the few commoners to have ever joined the Black Eagles.

Petra

Petra is the granddaughter to a king who rules over a vassal state of the Adrestrian Empire. Her classmates say she’s incredibly smart and studious.

The Blue Lions

This house is for students from the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and boasts Prince Dimitri as its house leader. Students from this house show considerable prowess in the military arts.

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Dimitri

Dimitri is the house leader of the Blue Lions and next in line to the throne of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. He is a sincere young man who seems like the embodiment of chivalry, but a faint tinge of darkness lies beneath his cheerful demeanour.

Dedue

Dedue has served Dimitri loyally for the past four years. He’s rather quiet but a kind and good-natured young man all the same.

Felix

Felix’s sharp tongue gets him into all sorts of trouble, but deep down, his friends know he means well.

Ashe

Ashe is an enthusiastic student with an extremely earnest personality. Rumours have circulated the Officers Academy that Ashe was once a commoner.

Sylvain

Sylvain is a capable lad who values his friends very highly, though he also fancies himself a bit of a ladies’ man …

Mercedes

Mercedes might come across as a bit aloof, but those closest to her know say she’s a kind soul who pays careful attention to those around her.

Annette

Annette is a bright and cheerful student who knows a thing or three about sorcery. That said, she has a reputation for being a bit oblivious at times.

Ingrid

Ingrid is one of Dimitri’s childhood friends. He describes her as diligent, industrious and principled. That’s quite some praise!

The Golden Deer

This house is for students from the Leicester Alliance, led by the heir of its leading noble family, Claude. Many of its students are proficient with ranged weaponry.

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Claude

Claude is the heir to House Riegan, leading house of the Leicester Alliance, and the Golden Deer house leader. He seems easy-going, but he sometimes shows a side that you can’t let your guard down around.

Lorenz

Lorenz is a devoted student at heart, though his peers wish he’d spend just a bit less time going on and on about his noble obligations …

Raphael

Raphael has a tragic past, yet he’s still the most cheerful guy you’ll ever meet. He enjoys eating as much as he enjoys training, which is a lot!

Ignatz

Ignatz is training to one day become a noble knight…although his friends say he’s only doing it to please his parents.

Lysithea

Lysithea might just be the youngest student attending the Officers Academy. Just don’t treat her like a child. Seriously. Don’t.

Marianne

Marianne is an enigma, mainly keeping herself to herself. Rumour has it that many of her classmates have never heard her speak ...

Hilda

Hilda is … well, a bit lazy by all accounts. Her classmates reckon it might have something to do with how she was brought up.

Leonie

Leonie is a habitual penny pincher and is training to become a mercenary. She hopes to one day repay the village that helped send her to the Officers Academy.

The lessons of war

Training the future leaders of Fódlan requires more than academic learning within the walls of the Officers Academy. Escort your class on field trips across the continent where they’ll gain real combat experience by defeating bandits and supressing rebellions.

But take care – though you might have taught your students well, their lives still depend on your leadership!

Learning from experience

As their leader, command your army to move, defend and fight their way across a grid-based battlefield in tactical, turn-based RPG combat. No two missions are the same, and you’ll need to strategise as the battle progresses to claim victory.

Use your army’s weapons and skills to counter the enemy’s advance and take advantage of different terrains, such as forests that provide additional cover when you’re in a pinch.

Divine intervention

Should things go awry or someone falls in battle, make use of the Divine Pulse – a gift from the goddess Sothis herself – to rewind time and reconsider your strategy.

A word of warning though: you can only rely on Divine Pulse a limited amount of times per battle, so save it for the right moment!

The rules of engagement

Both on the battlefield and in the classroom, students can develop multiple combat styles – known as classes – and wield a variety of weapons. Swords and lances excel in close-range combat, axes provide heavier offence and bows deliver long-distance strikes. Some classes can even use magic, cavalry and aerial attacks.

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Classes and weapons have different strengths and weaknesses – a great leader knows how to exploit these to their advantage on the battlefield! For example, swords are strong against axes but weak against lances, while airborne Pegasus Knights take heavy damage from archers.

Officers-in-training

By assigning a Battalion of soldiers to one of your officers-in-training, they’ll not only get a handy stat boost but also gain access to special attacks called Gambits.

These powerful troop-based attacks have many benefits, including status effects to help allies or hinder enemies, and if you coordinate these attacks with any classmates nearby, you’ll unleash a Gambit Boost to strike a devastating blow to the opposing forces!

Watching your back

Making sure your pupils get along is beneficial both off and on the battlefield, and as their professor, it’s up to you to help forge those bonds.

Pair up peers to fight the same foe, heal each other or give each other a boost using the Rally ability to strengthen their relationship, which in turn increases the power of their Gambit Boosts.

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As they progress in their studies, your top students can be assigned Adjutants – fellow classmates who’ll support them on the battlefield by healing, defending or delivering follow-up attacks depending on the Adjutant’s class.

Casualties of war

Whether you’re new to the Fire Emblem series or a seasoned tactician, mix and match different difficulty and gameplay modes to find a play style that suits you. In Casual mode, fallen allies will be revived after each battle, but in Classic mode, those who die on the battlefield will be gone for good…

You can also fine-tune the strength of your enemies to make things interesting. For example, play Casual mode on Normal to help keep your army alive, or try Classic mode on Hard and really ratchet up the challenge!

Battles are just one half of your life in Fódlan. The other half lies within the walls of the Officers Academy…

Discover life at the Officers Academy

The leaders of tomorrow

Away from the battlefield, there’s still much for the students of the Officers Academy to learn. As their professor, you’ve been entrusted with their future – it’s up to you to guide each of them and help them hone their abilities so that they may reach their full potential!

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Mark the date

There’s always something happening at Garreg Mach Monastery. Be sure to keep an eye on your monthly calendar and plan accordingly, preparing class for upcoming field trips and excursions.

Your calendar will also highlight other noteworthy events such as inter-house tournaments, opportunities to bond with pupils in your free time, and even birthdays – a gift is always welcome!

Pay attention!

Plan your lessons at the start of each week, choosing which of your class to teach and the skills they should focus on. Students then work diligently each day to learn how to wield different weapons, master the study of magic and acquire special skills such as horsemanship.

All work and no play will demotivate your class, so take a break from the classroom spend some time bonding with them outside of lessons to keep everyone keen. After all, motivation is the key to learning!

Hitting the books

While a student’s class and personal goals can help guide you, feel free to teach them whatever you like! Skills not linked to their class improve slower, but can still lead to learning new abilities.

If you notice someone is excelling in their studies, try recommending them for the Certification Exam. If they pass, they’ll move them into an advanced class, allowing them to push their abilities even further. It takes effort to pass the exam though, so make sure those you put forward are up to the test!

Time to yourself

Sundays are yours to enjoy as you wish! Spend time with your charges over a delicious meal, around the monastery or even in choir practice to improve morale among the class.

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Or, you could explore the Officers Academy, take on side quests to help people in need, train with other teachers to improve your own skills or even network with students from rival houses. Who knows, you might be able to convince them to change their allegiance...

Most – but not all – tasks cost Activity Points which are in limited supply, so plan ahead to make the most of your days off!

Off to market

During your free time, pop by the Marketplace on the outskirts of the monastery to spend your hard-earned gold. Here, you’ll can top up on supplies, repair damaged weaponry or buy new munitions for your class, and hire and assign Battalions to bolster your army on the battlefield.

A gift from on high

If you head to the amiibo Gazebo within the grounds of Garreg Mach Monastery, you can scan compatible amiibo (sold separately) to obtain items.

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If you scan an amiibo based on a character from the Fire Emblem series, you can unlock music from previous Fire Emblem games to listen to on Auxiliary Battle Maps.

The Officers Academy is just one half of your life in Fódlan. The other half lies out on the battlefield…

Discover the art of war

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Game and DLC Bundles

Fire Emblem: Three Houses + Expansion Pass Set

Get digital

A set including the Fire Emblem: Three Houses game as well as an expansion pass which will allow you access to all downloadable content once it is released. ● Fire Emblem: Three Houses Three realms dominate the continent of Fódlan: Adrestia, Faerghus and Leicester. Between them all, in the Officers Academy, the state of the continent is played out in miniature: three Houses are each led by the future rulers of the three nations.In this tactical role-playing title, you assume the role of a professor of the highly individual students of the Officer’s Academy, instructing them in the classroom and leading them to victory on the field of battle. The two part story sees your charges come of age in turbulent times, as all of Fódlan is enveloped by war. The second part of the story diverges into three arcs, depending on which house you teach. Your decision will shape the future of Fódlan. ● Expansion pass The following DLC is included: - Additional quests: released on 08/11/2019 Additional quests have been released. For more information, please see the relevant introductory page for this DLC. - New attire Third set: released on 19/12/2019 Second set: released on 08/11/2019 First set: released on 11/09/2019 For more information, please see the relevant introductory pages for this DLC. - Additional resources: released on 08/11/2019 Anna can now be recruited and can grant access to additional resources. For more information, please see the relevant introductory page for this DLC. - Additional auxiliary battles: released on 11/09/2019 Additional auxiliary battles and a new song are now available. For more information, please see the relevant introductory page for this DLC. - Support items: Released on 11/09/2019 The Sacred Items set of support items has been released. For more information, please see the relevant introductory page for this DLC. - Academy Uniform for protagonist: released on 26/07/2019 Allows the protagonist to change into an Officers Academy uniform. For more information, please see the relevant introductory page for this DLC. - Side Story: Cindered Shadows: released on 13/02/2020 Featuring a storyline spanning several chapters and separate from that of the main game, with all-new characters, locations and battles.

DLC Packs

Fire Emblem: Three Houses Expansion Pass

Get digital

An expansion pass granting access to all additional content once it is released. The following content is included: - Additional quests: released on 08/11/2019 Additional quests have been released. Alongside the additional quests, new activities such as the sauna and feeding cats and dogs, as well as new battalions, have also been added. While playing additional quests, a light blue icon will be shown. - New Attire Third set: released on 19/12/2019 New content is available! The protagonist can now wear Sothis Regalia. To try it on, head to your Personal Quarters and select the Sothis Regalia outfit from your Journal. Second set: released on 08/11/2019 New attire (servants attire, summer wear, evening wear) has been released. These can be worn by both the protagonist and their students. Attire can be changed via your Journal in the Monastery. First set: released on 11/9/2019 New attire: (House Loungewear) has been released. This can be worn by both the protagonist and their students. Attire can be changed via your Journal in the Monastery. It will be worn within the Monastery, and by certain character classes in battle. The classes which wear this attire in battle are different for each character. Please note that if you change a character's attire after having sent them out as a traveler, they will still appear in their previous attire to other players. Glasses for the protagonist have also been released, and can likewise be equipped via your Journal in the Monastery. This accessory can be worn with any outfit, both in the Monastery and on the battlefield. - Additional resources: released on 08/11/2019 Anna can now be recruited. Fulfil her requests to gain access to the additional reources included in the Expansion Pass. Anna can be recruited from Chapter 3 onwards in Garreg Mach. She can participate in battles and activities, but not support conversations. Once you have recruited Anna and completed her special storyline, new paralogues will be unlocked. - Additional auxiliary battles: released on 11/09/2019 Additional auxiliary battles and a new song are now available. For more information, please see the relevant introductory page for this DLC. - Support items: released on 11/09/2019 The Sacred Items set of support items has been released. For more information, please see the relevant introductory page for this DLC. - Academy Uniform for protagonist: released on 26/07/2019 Allows the protagonist to change into an Officers Academy uniform. For more information, please see the relevant introductory page for this DLC. - Side Story: Cindered Shadows: released on 13/02/2020 Featuring a storyline spanning several chapters and separate from that of the main game, with all-new characters, locations and battles.

Game specifications

Console

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch 2 Compatible

Supported

Game file size

Nintendo Switch

11.5GB

Nintendo Switch 2

11.5GB

No. of players

Local

Supported play modes

TV Mode

Supported

Tabletop Mode

Supported

Handheld Mode

Supported

Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.

Save Data Cloud

Supported

Supported languages

Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)

Publisher

Nintendo

Genre

Role-Playing Game, Strategy

Release date

26/7/2019

Age Rating

Mature themes, Violence, Online interactivity

This game supports the following features:

Online Play Save Data Cloud

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Notices

Internet connection required during online play. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires paid online membership. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.

A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use the Save Data Cloud. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Three realms,three houses, your decision.

War draws near

From the battlefield …

… to the Academy

Fire Emblem: Three Houses Expansion Pass

The Expansion Pass includes:

Wave 4: Cindered Shadows – Out Now!

Fire Emblem: Three Houses Expansion Pass

Fire Emblem: Three Houses + Expansion Pass Set

Sothis

Jeralt

Rhea

Choose your house!

The Black Eagles

Edelgard

Hubert

Ferdinand

Linhardt

Caspar

Bernadetta

Dorothea

Petra

The Blue Lions

Dimitri

Dedue

Felix

Ashe

Sylvain

Mercedes

Annette

Ingrid

The Golden Deer

Claude

Lorenz

Raphael

Ignatz

Lysithea

Marianne

Hilda

Leonie

The lessons of war

Learning from experience

Divine intervention

The rules of engagement

Officers-in-training

Watching your back

Casualties of war

The leaders of tomorrow

Mark the date

Pay attention!

Hitting the books

Time to yourself

Off to market

A gift from on high

Retailers

Australia

New Zealand

Game and DLC Bundles

Fire Emblem: Three Houses + Expansion Pass Set

Tell me moreTell me less

DLC Packs

Fire Emblem: Three Houses Expansion Pass

Tell me moreTell me less

Game specifications

This game supports the following features:

Notices

About Nintendo

Support

Parents

Community

Three realms,three houses, your decision.

War draws near

From the battlefield …

… to the Academy

Fire Emblem: Three Houses Expansion Pass

The Expansion Pass includes:

Wave 4: Cindered Shadows – Out Now!

Fire Emblem: Three Houses Expansion Pass

Fire Emblem: Three Houses + Expansion Pass Set

Three realms,
three houses, your decision.

Three realms,
three houses, your decision.