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Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Joins Nintendo Classics

Path of Radiance

Key Takeaways:
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (GameCube, 2005) is now available in Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics.
Access is exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on the Nintendo Switch 2.
The tactical RPG features full-voiced cutscenes, 3D battle maps and permadeath; it stars Ike on the continent of Tellius.
The release is provided at no extra charge for Expansion Pack members; membership and Nintendo Account required for online features.

What’s new

Nintendo has added Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance to the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics library. The title is available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members using the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.

Who can play it

Players need a Nintendo Switch 2 and an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. The GameCube Classics collection is distributed as part of the Expansion Pack tier and is not available to standard free or base-level subscribers.

About Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Originally released for Nintendo GameCube in 2005 by Intelligent Systems and Nintendo, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is a tactical role-playing game set on the war-torn continent of Tellius. The story follows protagonist Ike and a broad supporting cast as tensions between human beorc and the half-human laguz escalate into open conflict.

Gameplay and features

The GameCube version introduced fully voiced cutscenes and 3D maps to the series, while keeping the franchise’s hallmark permadeath: units lost in battle are gone for good. Strategic positioning, class systems and character progression remain central to the experience.

Content and rating

The title carries content descriptors including blood, language, suggestive themes and violence. Players should consult ESRB guidance if unsure about suitability.

How to get it

Existing Expansion Pack members should find the GameCube – Nintendo Classics collection accessible through their Nintendo Switch 2. New players can subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack to gain access; a Nintendo Account and internet connection are required for online features.

Why this matters

Adding Path of Radiance extends Nintendo’s curated classic catalog for the Switch 2, giving both longtime fans and newcomers easy access to a defining Fire Emblem entry. For fans of tactical RPGs and series veterans following Ike’s arc, this makes a pivotal chapter more accessible on modern hardware.

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