Classic Fire Emblem Game Now Available on Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has given Switch Online members something to cheer about by including Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones in its lineup for those who are part of the Expansion Pack tier. Now accessible via the Game Boy Advance app on the Switch, this move adds another gem to the library of retro games available to subscribers.

For those considering diving into this service, there are two tiers to choose from. The basic Nintendo Switch Online subscription, priced at $19.99 annually, offers online multiplayer gaming and a collection of nostalgic titles from older consoles like the NES, SNES, and Game Boy. However, for $49.99 per year, you can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. This tier not only includes everything from the base subscription but also unlocks free DLC for select Switch games and access to titles from the Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis catalogs. Looking ahead, when Nintendo Switch 2 hits the market on June 5, Expansion Pack members will also gain entry to Nintendo GameCube classics, such as The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and F-Zero GX. Moreover, they will get all the classic games added to the collection up to that time, including the newfound treasure, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.

In exciting news for fans, Nintendo recently dropped a trailer on YouTube, announcing the availability of Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones for those with the Expansion Pack. First launched in Japan on October 7, 2004, for the Game Boy Advance, this beloved entry in the Fire Emblem series later reached the US on May 23, 2005. With its introduction to Nintendo Switch Online, fans can reminisce just before it marks its 20th anniversary in the US. Jump into the past by accessing the Game Boy Advance app on the Switch and selecting this classic from the menu.

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, steeped in the traditional strategy RPG style, centers on Eirika and Ephraim, royal siblings from the kingdom of Renais. Their journey is one of rebuilding and unraveling the mysteries that led to the kingdom’s downfall. The gameplay remains reminiscent of its predecessor, Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, keeping fans of the series engaged with its familiar mechanics.

Each month, Nintendo brings new retro delights to the Switch Online service, promising more surprises as we edge closer to the arrival of Nintendo Switch 2. Once the fresh console rolls out, awaiting subscribers will find game gems like Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance added to the roster alongside other GameCube favorites such as Chibi-Robo, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, and Super Mario Sunshine.

In related news, Best Buy has revealed the timing for opening pre-orders for the new Nintendo Switch 2, enabling eager gamers to secure their consoles ahead of time.