Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones Joins Nintendo Switch Online Library

Exciting news! Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is now available on the Nintendo Switch Online service.

First launched on Game Boy Advance in 2004, this classic arrived in the West in 2005. The game follows the standalone journey of Renais’ twin heirs, Eirika and Ephraim, as they battle to liberate their kingdom and unravel the mystery of a former ally’s betrayal.

For many, this marks a fresh chance to experience The Sacred Stones. Released 20 years ago, it was only the second Fire Emblem title to reach audiences outside Japan and the last developed for the GBA.

We gave Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones an 8.5/10 in 2005, noting: "Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones builds on the original GBA Fire Emblem from 2003, delivering a fresh storyline while retaining the same engaging gameplay. It’s a worthy successor, much like Advance Wars 2 was to its predecessor."

Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service for the Nintendo Switch, offering online play to compete or collaborate with friends and a growing library of classic Nintendo games from the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and soon, new GameCube libraries with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. A free seven-day trial is available.

Speaking of the highly awaited console: Nintendo Switch 2 was slated for release on June 5, 2025, starting at $449.99. However, import tariffs introduced by President Trump disrupted financial markets, pushing back the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date in the U.S.. Pre-orders are now set to open on April 24 at the same $449.99 price.

You can sign up with Nintendo to receive pre-order notifications for Nintendo Switch 2 and accessories via My Nintendo Store. Invitations to purchase will be emailed on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority for users holding a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online subscription and at least 50 hours of gameplay logged by April 2, 2025.