The following is a list of game modes in the game:
- Story Mode - Experience a new Fire Emblem story in the kingdom of Aytolis. You’ll meet new playable characters as you unravel the mystery of the Shield of Flames and the Chaos Dragon. Once you’ve beaten a level, you can replay it any time in Free Mode.
- History Mode - Revisit classic battles from previous Fire Emblem games and play them in a new way. You may even earn special rewards.
The Nintendo Switch version of the game also has a Local Co-Op mode where you can play alongside friends.