Exciting news for fans of classic RPGs—Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones has now joined the Nintendo Switch Online library! Originally launched on the Game Boy Advance in 2004, and reaching Western audiences in 2005, this game narrates the captivating story of twin heirs, Eirika and Ephraim, as they battle to liberate their kingdom of Renais and unveil the betrayal of a once-trusted ally.

For many, this marks the first chance to experience The Sacred Stones. Released two decades ago, it was only the second Fire Emblem title to venture outside Japan and the last to be crafted for the GBA. We at IGN gave it a solid 8.5/10 back in 2005, praising it by saying, "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 service that enhances your Nintendo Switch experience with online multiplayer, and access to a vast collection of classic games from the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and soon, the new GameCube libraries with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. A free seven-day trial is available for newcomers.

Speaking of the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, it was initially set to launch on June 5, 2025, with a starting price of $449.99. However, due to delayed pre-orders in the United States caused by import tariffs under President Trump, pre-orders will now open on April 24, maintaining the $449.99 price point.

Interested in securing your Nintendo Switch 2? You can register your interest with Nintendo to receive notifications about pre-orders for the console and accessories through the My Nintendo Store. Invitations to purchase will be dispatched via email on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to users who have a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership and have logged at least 50 gameplay hours by April 2, 2025.