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Downloadable Content Keeps Fire Emblem Awakening Burning Bright
Jan. 10, in the year of our Lord 2013 –
Nintendo has revealed new information about Fire Emblem
Awakening, launching exclusively for Nintendo 3DS on Feb. 4. The
story of Fire Emblem Awakening begins in the kingdom of Ylisse
and centers on Lord Chrom, the brother of Ylisse’s Holy Ruler.
Chrom leads the Shepherds, a band of soldiers who defend the
borders of Ylisse from Plegian bandits. Players create a custom
avatar and play as Chrom’s right-hand man who is deeply
ingrained in the main storyline. In addition to an immersive
storyline, Fire Emblem Awakening keeps the adventure going with
StreetPass and SpotPass functionality, as well as downloadable
content available for purchase. Newly revealed information
includes the following:
Downloadable Content: Maps will be available to purchase and
download starting on launch day, and others will be distributed
regularly. The first downloadable map will be available for free
for a limited time only and will serve as an introduction to the
steady weekly stream of additional maps. The additional maps
will be offered at different price points. Players with a copy
of Fire Emblem Awakening and a broadband Internet connection
will be able to access the downloadable content through the
Outrealm Gate located on the in-game world map, which will be
unlocked after the player completes the fifth mission in the
main story mode. The content will include additional information
about new class types, skills, playable characters, maps with
new storylines and special maps that let players earn more
experience points, gold or other rare items.
SpotPass: In addition to content that can be purchased from
within the game, Nintendo will also distribute new content via
SpotPass for free. SpotPass content will be distributed in the
launch time frame and will feature new maps with new storylines,
characters and items.
StreetPass: Fire Emblem Awakening players can set up a
StreetPass Team and exchange certain game data with other
players. The StreetPass Team is made up of 10 units from an
existing team in story mode. Players can also edit team names
and create custom messages for other players to see. StreetPass
characters will randomly appear on the world map, giving players
the option to recruit the team leader with gold, buy any weapons
or items the team is carrying or battle and win to recruit the
leader for free. Like the random battles in the main story mode,
the player will have full control of battles in StreetPass mode.
Players will also earn “renown” based on battles won. A players’
“renown” is visible to other players through StreetPass.
Fans can also try out Fire Emblem Awakening prior to launch by
downloading the free demo available in the Nintendo eShop. The
demo will be available on Jan. 17. When the game launches on
Feb. 4, shoppers can purchase the packaged game as usual at
retail locations nationwide. Or they can simply purchase and
download the game on their own from the Nintendo eShop using a
wireless broadband connection. Regardless of their purchasing
method, the game sells for a suggested retail price of $39.99.
For more information about Fire Emblem Awakening, visit
http://fireemblem.nintendo.com/.
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