Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Fire Emblem If, coming out in 2016 for 3DS, will have 2 different versions sold separately. Here are the details!

Fire Emblem If Will be Sold as 2 Different Versions

Fire Emblem If, coming out in 2016 for 3DS, will have 2 different versions sold separately. Here are the details!
This article is over 9 years old and may contain outdated information

Recent news about the new Fire Emblem game, Fire Emblem If, was announced at Nintendo Direct: there will be two different versions of the game.

Recommended Videos

Since the game revolves around the very different stories and situations of two opposing factions, the developers/publishers saw this as an opportunity to make some more money by splitting the game into two different products – a light and dark theme. The light theme obviously refrences the peaceful faction that’s supposed to be an easier campaign, whereas the dark theme is for veterans of the series and war-hungry players.

One might think that this is another shameless money grab and screw over, the consumers. But we should take note that devs say each campaign is about the same length as Fire Emblem: Awakening – which is a solid 16+ hours campaign. And when you’re looking at two 16+ hour campaigns, it’s hard to argue that we’re being screwed over – especially since the two campaigns are totally different storylines and characters from Chapter 6 onwards. 

They’re also not asking us to buy both games at full price. If you buy a retail copy of one of the games, then the other campaign can be downloaded as DLC at a discounted price.

There will also be another piece of DLC content with a standalone campaign that has little or nothing to do with the main story. The plan is to sell both light and dark themes along with this DLC as one Special Edition Bundle. 

What do you guys think of this plan? Good? Bad? Comment below! 


GameSkinny is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Farrel Nobel
Farrel Nobel
I've been playing games since I was small but only started to really observe and critique a few years back. Been writing reviews for games (albeit, old games because not everyone can have a crazy fast rig). When I'm not writing about games, I generally do some photography as well, so check that out if you've got some time.