DLC Plans and amiibo
There’s a lot of additional content coming to Fire Emblem Fates. To start with, four different amiibo are compatible with the game: Marth, Ike, Lucina and Robin.
After they’ve cleared chapter 6 and have the “My Castle” unlocked, players can tap the amiibo on the bottom screen of the New 3DS or the NFC adapter to add that character to their base. You can then talk to each character and even receive items from them. Some of the conversation even breaks the fourth wall with characters referring to their time in Smash Bros. The amiibo can be tapped once per chapter and on the third tap you have the choice of battling each character, with the reward being them joining your cause.
In addition to the two split campaigns, Fates will have a third DLC campaign called Revelation which will be comparable in size to both Birthright and Conquest. This digital download will cost $19.99, and gives players a third option at the “Branch of Fate” chapter. Instead of choosing Hoshido or Nohr, Revelation allows you to choose neither side, instead splitting on your own path. Many of the characters from either version will join your own personal cause in Revelation.
Fates will also be getting weekly support in the form of map packs. Starting on release day Feb. 19, Fates will get at least one new map every week until April 21. These packs will reward players in different ways for completing them. Everything ranging from funds and weapons, to experience and special illustrations.
The first map will be free to everyone, but the rest will vary in price from $1.99 to $4.99. Additionally, you can purchase Map Pack 1 for $17.99 which will include all 11 maps and bonus content. Although Nintendo hasn’t officially announced more DLC for the North American version, the name “Map Pack 1” could potentially mean more is coming. An already sizeable game, Fates certainly isn’t lacking in content in any way.
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