Fire Emblem: Heroes launches on iOS and Android as Nintendo unsheathes its free-to-play sword

Nintendo’s march on mobile continues, and this time it’s deploying a free-to-play weapon.

The Japanese gaming company has released its third mobile app, Fire Emblem: Heroes, for iOS and Android. Heroes is a strategy game featuring characters from across Nintendo’s tactical franchise. It follows Super Mario Run, which was downloaded 40 million times in its first four days (and it was only available on iOS).

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.