Can you change your character appearance in Fire Emblem Engage? Answered

The protagonist of Fire Emblem Engage looks unique, as many JRPG protagonists tend to. Some players may immediately begin searching for a way to have a less obnoxiously colored lead character to better fit in with the grim beat of the main campaign. The good news is that there are customization options in Fire Emblem Engage — the bad news is that they fall a bit short.

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Can you customize your character appearance in Fire Emblem Engage?

The short answer is no. There’s no way to part with the neon-colored hair and eyes that seem to punctuate every grim storyline in the title. Perhaps Alear is a bit on the nose for Nintendo branding with its now-classic red, or maybe developer Intelligent Systems simply wants to make the protagonist recognizable from miles away. However, there are a few options to customize how your character (and your friends) appear.

How to change clothes/outfits in Fire Emblem Engage

In Fire Emblem Engage, players will unlock a Boutique and Smithy after completing Firene Castle. They will move to Somniel after a short cutscene, which will allow players to freely change how their character and allies are dressed. These appearance customizations currently only appear in Somniel, however — in cutscenes and battles, the characters will be dressed in their pre-defined kits determined by class.

As players progress through the story, additional clothing items will gradually be unlocked for purchase. The options aren’t necessarily going to turn any heads, admittedly — long dresses for the women, some robes and suits for the men, a classic (and modest) swimsuit set, and the training gear to go with the new strength training mini-games. Still, any form of customization is well appreciated in a title where players will spend a heft of time, whether they opt to let the computer fight for them or to fight the battles themselves.