Nintendo has just sweetened the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service for those with the Expansion Pack, by adding the beloved game, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, to its roster. Retro game enthusiasts will be delighted to know that this classic is now available to play via the Game Boy Advance app on the Nintendo Switch.
For those considering membership, the pricing tiers might be of interest. A yearly subscription to the base Nintendo Switch Online service costs $19.99 and includes access to online multiplayer and a library of classic NES, SNES, and Game Boy titles. However, for $49.99 a year, the Expansion Pack tier opens up a broader selection. This includes all of the aforementioned benefits, plus access to Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, and Sega Genesis games. Excitingly, it also bundles in free DLC for various titles. With Nintendo Switch 2 releasing on June 5, those in the Expansion Pack tier can additionally look forward to enjoying GameCube classics, including The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and F-Zero GX, alongside games like Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
Recently, Nintendo unveiled a trailer via their official YouTube channel, highlighting that Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is now accessible to those with the Expansion Pack subscription. Originally debuting on the Game Boy Advance in Japan on October 7, 2004, this title made its way to the US on May 23, 2005. Its re-release on the Nintendo Switch Online aligns perfectly with the 20th anniversary of its western launch. Expansion Pack members just need to navigate through the Game Boy Advance app on their Switch to dive into this classic game.
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones takes players through the saga of royal siblings, Eirika and Ephraim, as they embark on a journey to restore the kingdom of Renais while uncovering the dark secrets leading to a devastating war. Fans of strategy RPGs will appreciate its retained gameplay mechanics that mirror its predecessor, Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.
Nintendo continues to expand its collection of classic titles available for subscribers each month, which means players can expect more exciting additions before the official release of the Nintendo Switch 2. Upon the new console’s arrival, the Expansion Pack tier will welcome even more hits like Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, along with other GameCube treasures such as Chibi-Robo, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, and Super Mario Sunshine.
