The long-awaited release date for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has been unveiled, along with its eye-popping USD $80 price tag for physical copies. Tactical RPG enthusiasts were left stunned when they tuned in to the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, as Nintendo confirmed that its new Fire Emblem game will set players back a cool $79.99 in the US, CAD $109.99 in Canada, and AUD $119.95 in Australia. This isn't some fancy collector's edition – it's the standard physical version of the game, with the digital version priced at $69.99 in the US and £58.99 in the UK. The decision to price Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave higher than its predecessors comes as part of Nintendo's recent commitment to charging different amounts for digital and physical games, a move they announced earlier this year. In March, the company stated that when it sells digital versions of Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives in the US, those prices will be lower than their physical counterparts. The difference in price between digital and physical versions is up to retail partners, but Nintendo's stance suggests they believe Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is worth its premium price. With Mario Kart World already setting the precedent as a $80 Switch 2 game, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will join it on the shelves on September 17, 2026. As for other games featured in today's presentation, such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, The Duskbloods, and Xenoblade Genesis, their prices have yet to be revealed. Keep an eye on Nintendo's pricing strategy – it's set to shake up the gaming world!