"20-Year-Old Fire Emblem Game Now Available on Nintendo Switch Online"

Surprise! Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones has just been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library. Originally released on the Game Boy Advance in 2004, it made its way to the West in 2005. The game follows the compelling story of twin heirs, Eirika and Ephraim, as they strive to liberate their kingdom of Renais and unravel the betrayal of a former ally.

For many, this marks the first chance to experience Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. Released two decades ago, it was only the second Fire Emblem title to be launched outside Japan and the last for the GBA. We highly rated it back in 2005, giving it an 8.5/10, and noted: "Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is to the original Fire Emblem just as Advance Wars 2 was to the original Advance Wars. It's only a letdown in the sense that all this game really offers is an entirely different storyline on top of the pre-existing gameplay built for the GBA Fire Emblem released in 2003."

Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription-based service that enhances your Nintendo Switch experience. It offers online multiplayer, allowing you to connect and play with friends, and a vast collection of classic games from the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and soon, the new GameCube libraries with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. A free seven-day trial is available for new users to explore these features.

Speaking of the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, its release was initially slated for June 5, 2025, with a starting price of $449.99. However, due to delays caused by import tariffs in the United States, pre-orders have been rescheduled to go live on April 24, maintaining the original price point. You can register your interest with Nintendo to receive email notifications about pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 and its accessories via the My Nintendo Store. Priority will be given to those with a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership and at least 50 gameplay hours logged by April 2, 2025.