In 2019, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems released Fire Emblem: Three Houses, structured as a narrative-driven soap opera. The game is set in Fodlan, a nation forged through historical warfare and religious hierarchy, where the player character Byleth becomes an instructor at Garreg Mach Monastery following an encounter with a dormant deity.

The game's branching narratives stem from the player's choice of faction leader, each pursuing distinct visions for Fodlan's future. The player's selection directly determines story outcomes and character survival, whilst the gameplay weaves together family trauma, romantic conflict, moral dilemmas, and political intrigue in a format that mirrors soap opera storytelling conventions.