

Why is it recommended to play Fate before UBW and Heaven's Feel ( **Fate → UBW
→ Heaven's Feel** )

Since the Realta Nua version switches routes based on our choices, is it still
recommended to play the VN in the recommended order (i.e. **Fate → UBW →
Heaven's Feel** ), or is it fine to play **UBW before Fate** (i.e. based on
our choices)?

I know this is a general question, but while reading the other answers based
on the order of the visual novel, most of them preferred the recommended order
but did not give reasoning on why to follow the order.


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Fate/stay night visual novel playing order


In the original R18+ PC game, the route order was restricted, so the play
order is enforced:

  1. Fate
  2. Unlimited Blade Works (complete Fate)
  3. Heavens Feel (complete Unlimited Blade Works Good or True Ending)

There was also a way to enter the Unlimited Blade Works route without
completing Fate from Day 4. However, it locks you into a Bad End for Unlimited
Blade Works Day 5 and Bad Ends don't unlock routes.

Source: [Full Image of the Mirror-
Moon.pdf](https://i.stack.imgur.com/EDOLj.jpg)

Because Realta Nua PC is 3 separate games, each being each route, there is
really no restriction. However, from my understanding, the plot is not
changed, so some reveals such as characters and abilities are glossed over
when they appear again in a new route e.g. Rider's identity is revealed in
Fate but from my recollection is glossed over in Heaven's Feel because of the
original assumption that the player had already completed Fate. Not to mention
the impact of certain events in Heaven's Feel does not hold the same weight if
it was played first.

While there is nothing stopping you from playing any order you want, my
personal suggestion would be to follow the original game's enforced play
order: **Fate > Unlimited Blade Works > Heaven's Feel**.


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You should follow this order not only because it is not possible to deviate
from it without a cleared save state, but also because each new route expands
more upon the world and various characters.

UBW contains spoilers for Fate, but not the other way around.  
Heaven's Feel contains spoilers for UBW and Fate, but not the other way
around.


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