Fire Emblem Engage (FE Engage)

Preload Date and Guide: How to Preload

Fire Emblem Engage Preload

You can preload Fire Emblem Engage now to play the game immediately at 12 midnight on the day of its release! Learn how to preload the game, the preload requirements, and the downloadable file size of the game.

Is Preload Available?

Preloading Now Available as of January 17

Preload Date January 17, 2023
Release Date January 20, 2023

Players who pre-ordered or purchased Fire Emblem Engage early can now preload the game as of January 17, 2023, a few days prior to its release date.

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Benefits of Preloading

Fire Emblem Engage Preloading

Preloading Fire Emblem Engage will allow you to play the game immediately at 12 midnight of the day of its release! If you've been eagerly awaiting the newest mainline installment of the Fire Emblem series, preloading will let you play the game earlier!

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"Cannot Play This Software Yet" Error

Fire Emblem Engage Software Cannot Play

If you've already preloaded Fire Emblem Engage and attempt to start playing it at midnight of its release date, you may come across an error that tells you, "you cannot play this software yet."

Just wait a 3-5 minutes before launching the game again.

How to Preload

Step 1 Nintendo Eshop
Select the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch home page.
Step 2
Find Fire Emblem Engage by searching via the search bar, or by going to the "Coming Soon" section.
Step 3 Select the Fire Emblem Engage full version.
Step 4 Select Proceed to Purchase. (Download will start after confirming the purchase)

Preload File Size

Required Space is 13.3 GB

Nintendo Switch microSD card
Fire Emblem Engage
File Size
13.3 GB

Excluding the DLC Expansion Pass, Ver. 1.1.0 of Fire Emblem Engage takes up 13.3 GB of space.

Make sure your Switch has enough memory space available for the game before preloading. If your memory is near full, you might need to delete other game data, or prepare a microSD card to store more.

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