Nintendo has issued a statement clarifying how the Western version of Fire Emblem fates differs from its Japanese counterpart.
In a statement to Siliconera, Nintendo said the following:
“Making changes is not unusual when we localize games, and we have indeed made changes in these games,” says Nintendo. “When we localize a game we do so in order to make it appropriate for that particular territory. All our choices were made from that point of view.
“In the Conquest edition a male main character created by the gamer can pair up with another male character (Niles) which ultimately leads to marriage. Similarly, in the Birthright edition, a female main character created by the gamer can pair up with and eventually marry another female character (Rhajat). Like married couples of the opposite gender, these same-sex couples enjoy the stat boosts that come with marriage, which means when they are paired up in battle they are stronger than when they are apart or paired up with another character.
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In a statement to Siliconera, Nintendo said the following:
“Making changes is not unusual when we localize games, and we have indeed made changes in these games,” says Nintendo. “When we localize a game we do so in order to make it appropriate for that particular territory. All our choices were made from that point of view.
“In the Conquest edition a male main character created by the gamer can pair up with another male character (Niles) which ultimately leads to marriage. Similarly, in the Birthright edition, a female main character created by the gamer can pair up with and eventually marry another female character (Rhajat). Like married couples of the opposite gender, these same-sex couples enjoy the stat boosts that come with marriage, which means when they are paired up in battle they are stronger than when they are apart or paired up with another character.
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