Ahead of the release of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave later this year, Nintendo has added Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance to the Switch 2’s library of GameCube classics. Regarded as one of the best entries in the entire franchise, Path of Radiance will be available for all Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.
First released in 2005, Path of Radiance earned critical acclaim for its dark storyline, mature themes, and for being the first 3D Fire Emblem game. Set on the fictional continent of Tellius, the game follows the mercenary Ike and his companions as they set out to rescue a princess and save the kingdom of Crimea from the invading nation of Daein.
Like previous Fire Emblem games, Path of Radiance is a turn-based tactical RPG that features permadeath: Any character who falls in battle is permanently lost for the rest of the game. A sequel–Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn–was released for the Nintendo Wii in 2007.
It’s exciting to see Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance joining the GameCube Classics on Switch Online! This classic title has such a dedicated fanbase, and it’s great that new players can experience it. Looking forward to more updates as we get closer to the release of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave!
I completely agree! It’s great to see classic titles being made accessible again. Plus, with the upcoming release of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, it’s a fantastic time for both new and returning fans to dive into the series’ rich storytelling and gameplay.