Forward of the discharge of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave later this yr, Nintendo has added Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance to the Switch 2’s library of GameCube classics. Thought to be among the finest entries in your complete franchise, Path of Radiance shall be obtainable for all Nintendo Switch On-line + Growth Pack subscribers.
First launched in 2005, Path of Radiance earned vital popularity of its darkish storyline, mature themes, and for being the primary 3D Fire Emblem recreation. Set on the fictional continent of Tellius, the sport follows the mercenary Ike and his companions as they got down to rescue a princess and save the dominion of Crimea from the invading nation of Daein.
Like earlier Fire Emblem video games, Path of Radiance is a turn-based tactical RPG that options permadeath: Any character who falls in battle is completely misplaced for the remainder of the sport. A sequel–Fire Emblem: Radiant Daybreak–was launched for the Nintendo Wii in 2007.
The GameCube Classics library has slowly grown since its launch final yr and now contains video games like Tremendous Mario Strikers, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, and F-Zero GX. Every recreation advantages from a better decision than the unique releases, and for an additional contact of authenticity, Nintendo sells a wi-fi controller designed after the unique GameCube controller.
Whereas it would not have a concrete launch date but, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is predicted to reach later this yr. The sport was revealed in September 2025, and the debut trailer hinted that it may very well be set in the identical continuity as 2019’s Fire Emblem: Three Homes.