Exciting news for fans of the Fire Emblem series: Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones has been freshly added to the Nintendo Switch Online library. Originally launched on the Game Boy Advance in 2004, and making its way to Western audiences in 2005, this game follows the gripping journey of twin monarchs, Eirika and Ephraim, as they battle to reclaim their kingdom of Renais and unravel the betrayal of a once-trusted ally.

This marks a unique opportunity for many to experience The Sacred Stones for the first time. 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 platform. Our review from 2005 gave it an impressive 8.5/10, noting: "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 premium subscription service designed for the Nintendo Switch, enhancing your gaming experience with online multiplayer capabilities and a vast library of classic Nintendo games from the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and soon, the new GameCube libraries with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. New users can also enjoy a free seven-day trial.

In related news, the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 was initially slated for release on June 5, 2025, with a starting price of $449.99. However, due to unexpected delays in the United States caused by import tariffs introduced by President Trump, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date has been rescheduled. Pre-orders will now commence on April 24, maintaining the original price of $449.99.

You can register your interest with Nintendo for pre-orders of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its accessories through the My Nintendo Store. Notifications will be sent out on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to those who hold a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership and have logged at least 50 gameplay hours by April 2, 2025.