{"rewrite":{"id":"r_db69d215bf37bc453fb9eade","clusterId":"c_a7a59307dd003a1c04001436","slug":"fire-emblem-ban-shihong-direct-set-for-august-4-at-23-00","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong Direct Set for August 4 at 23:00","summary":"Nintendo announced on August 3 that it will air a dedicated Direct presentation for Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong, the latest entry in the Fire Emblem series for Nintendo Switch 2. The broadcast, titled Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong Direct 2026.8.4, is scheduled to start at 23:00 JST on August 4 and will run for approximately 20 minutes. The presentation will deliver detailed information about the game, which is set to release on September 17, 2026. The story takes place in a world ruled by gods and centers on the Grand Sword Tournament, where the winner is granted any wish. Players choose one of four protagonists, each with their own story and motivation for entering the tournament. The game carries a CERO rating of 15 or older. The Direct will be viewable on YouTube and through the Nintendo Today! smartphone app.","whyItMatters":"This dedicated Direct arrives less than two months before the September 17 release date, suggesting Nintendo is ready to show substantial gameplay and story details for a title that has so far been shown mainly through announcement trailers.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe four protagonists were previously introduced in the game\u0026#39;s announcement materials. Kai is a boy entering the tournament to save his imprisoned father. Dietrich is a swordsman who seeks battles against strong opponents. Theodora is a queen fighting to fulfill her homeland\u0026#39;s long-cherished wish. Leda is a Biuera player who has devoted everything to revenge.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNintendo confirmed the broadcast through its official X account, noting the presentation will last about 20 minutes. The game is rated for players 15 and older. The Direct follows the game\u0026#39;s initial reveal during the Nintendo Direct 2026.6.9 presentation, where the September 17 release date was first announced.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe download version of Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong is priced at 8,980 yen including tax, while the package version costs 9,980 yen including tax. A special edition called the Dagdan Collection is also planned, priced at 14,980 yen and including a bonus clan mark design rubber coaster when purchased through Amazon Japan.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Four protagonists, one wish-granting tournament. Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong gets a 20-minute Direct on August 4 at 23:00 JST, less than two months before its September 17 release.","twitterPost":"Nintendo is dedicating a full 20-minute Direct to Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong on August 4. The Switch 2 title launches September 17 with four playable leads, each chasing a different wish in the Grand Sword Tournament.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Nintendo will air a dedicated Direct for Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong on August 4 at 23:00 JST. The 20-minute presentation will cover the Switch 2 title ahead of its September 17 release, featuring the game's four protagonists and the wish-granting Grand Sword Tournament.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/945/G094545/20260803050/\",\"title\":\"「ファイアーエムブレム 万紫千紅 Direct 2026.8.4」が8月4日23：00から配信へ。配信時間は約20分を予定\"},{\"source\":\"GAME Watch\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2130214.html\",\"title\":\"「ファイアーエムブレム 万紫千紅 Direct」が8月4日23時より配信決定！\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2608033b\",\"title\":\"「ファイアーエムブレム 万紫千紅 Direct 2026.8.4」が明日8月4日23時より配信決定！\"},{\"source\":\"Inside\",\"url\":\"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/08/03/185687.html\",\"title\":\"「ファイアーエムブレム 万紫千紅 Direct 2026.8.4」が8月4日23時より配信決定！\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/03/170156.html\",\"title\":\"Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong dedicated Direct to air August 4 at 23:00! 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