Nintendo has announced that Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is now available to play on the Nintendo Switch 2 system, exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.
This beloved entry in the acclaimed Fire Emblem franchise is featured as part of the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics library, giving a new generation of tactical RPG fans the opportunity to experience one of the series’ most celebrated chapters. Originally released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2005, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance quickly became a standout title for its sophisticated storytelling, deep strategy mechanics, and memorable cast of characters.
Set in the war-torn continent of Tellius, the game explores the tense relationship between two races—the human beorc and the half-human laguz—whose uneasy coexistence is disrupted by dark conspiracies that threaten to engulf their world in chaos.
Players step into the role of Ike, a young and determined mercenary, as he leads the Greil Mercenaries in a fight to restore peace. This release brings classic Fire Emblem gameplay to Nintendo Switch 2, combining the series’ signature tactical depth with enhanced presentation features.
Players will encounter cutscenes with voice acting, fully-realized 3D environments, and the return of the series’ hallmark permadeath system, where fallen units are lost forever.
To succeed, players must carefully select their party members, strategically equip weapons and skills, and devise winning tactics to secure victory on each battlefield. By adding Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance to the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics library, Nintendo continues its commitment to preserving classic games for modern audiences.
According to Nintendo of America, this move is part of an ongoing effort to expand the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack’s library, delivering greater value to subscribers and celebrating the company’s rich gaming legacy. Fans and newcomers alike can now download the game via the Nintendo eShop and experience the depth, challenge, and engaging narrative that have made Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance a fan favorite among strategy role-playing titles.
As the Greil Mercenaries march for Tellius once again, players have another chance to witness Ike’s journey and the compelling tactical gameplay that defines the franchise.
This beloved entry in the acclaimed Fire Emblem franchise is featured as part of the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics library, giving a new generation of tactical RPG fans the opportunity to experience one of the series’ most celebrated chapters. Originally released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2005, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance quickly became a standout title for its sophisticated storytelling, deep strategy mechanics, and memorable cast of characters.
Set in the war-torn continent of Tellius, the game explores the tense relationship between two races—the human beorc and the half-human laguz—whose uneasy coexistence is disrupted by dark conspiracies that threaten to engulf their world in chaos.
Players step into the role of Ike, a young and determined mercenary, as he leads the Greil Mercenaries in a fight to restore peace. This release brings classic Fire Emblem gameplay to Nintendo Switch 2, combining the series’ signature tactical depth with enhanced presentation features.
Players will encounter cutscenes with voice acting, fully-realized 3D environments, and the return of the series’ hallmark permadeath system, where fallen units are lost forever.
To succeed, players must carefully select their party members, strategically equip weapons and skills, and devise winning tactics to secure victory on each battlefield. By adding Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance to the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics library, Nintendo continues its commitment to preserving classic games for modern audiences.
According to Nintendo of America, this move is part of an ongoing effort to expand the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack’s library, delivering greater value to subscribers and celebrating the company’s rich gaming legacy. Fans and newcomers alike can now download the game via the Nintendo eShop and experience the depth, challenge, and engaging narrative that have made Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance a fan favorite among strategy role-playing titles.
As the Greil Mercenaries march for Tellius once again, players have another chance to witness Ike’s journey and the compelling tactical gameplay that defines the franchise.
