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Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance for GameCube is a classic strategy RPG that, despite its age and easier difficulty options, still offers a compelling story, engaging gameplay, and nostalgic appeal, especially for series fans. Its story and core mechanics remain strong, though some visuals and features have aged, but it remains a highly recommended experience, now more accessible via Switch's NSO.
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, a classic strategy RPG originally released in 2005 for Nintendo GameCube, is now available on Nintendo Classics, featuring fully-voiced cutscenes, 3D maps, and the return of its challenging battle system, set in the conflict-ridden continent of Tellius.
Nintendo has added Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack's GameCube library, available on Switch 2, as part of their ongoing effort to expand the classic game collection, following previous titles like Wario's World and upcoming releases such as Pokémon Colosseum and Super Mario Sunshine.
Good Smile Company has announced a new 1/7 scale Byleth Dancer figure from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, priced at $194.99, with pre-orders now available and expected to ship between late 2026 and early 2027.
Fire Emblem Shadows, a new mobile entry in the Fire Emblem series, attempts to combine social deduction with auto-battler gameplay but ultimately fails to deliver a strategic or engaging experience, feeling more like a cash-grab than a true Fire Emblem game.
Nintendo is launching a new Fire Emblem mobile game called Fire Emblem Shadows, which features a unique gameplay twist with social deduction elements similar to Among Us, where players must identify a treacherous disciple of shadow among allies. The game is available on iOS and Android, free-to-play with optional in-app purchases, and follows the success of previous Fire Emblem mobile titles.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the next installment in Nintendo's long-running RPG series, is set to release on Switch 2 in 2026, featuring a storyline connected to Fire Emblem: Three Houses, with characters participating in arena battles inspired by ancient Rome.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, set to release on Switch 2 in 2026, returns to the Fire Emblem universe with a new Roman Colosseum-style setting, featuring team-based combat and tournament themes, with visual and character elements hinting at connections to Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Nintendo's September 2025 Direct revealed upcoming releases including Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC, Metroid Prime 4, Virtual Boy games on Switch Online, and a new Super Mario Galaxy movie, along with various other game updates and trailers.
A new Fire Emblem game titled Fortune's Weave is announced for Switch 2, set to release in 2026, featuring tactical gameplay, character designs, and interconnected lore, possibly a sequel to Three Houses.
Nintendo announced 'Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave' for Nintendo Switch 2, set to release in 2026, featuring tactical combat, cinematic storytelling, and new characters, during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct.
A 3D character modeller's LinkedIn suggests they are working on a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive strategy RPG, possibly a new Fire Emblem game, with more details expected soon.
Unicorn Overlord is a strategy RPG by Vanillaware, drawing inspiration from classic titles like Fire Emblem and Ogre Battle. The game's plot may not be its strongest point, but its cast of over 60 recruitable heroes and addictive gameplay loop make it a deeply engaging adventure. With a unique unit system and tactical depth, the game offers a rewarding experience for players who enjoy strategic thinking. Despite some lengthy battles, Unicorn Overlord's stunning art direction and engrossing gameplay make it a standout title in the strategy RPG genre.
Nintendo's iconic RPG, Fire Emblem, was released in the West 20 years ago, introducing American audiences to the turn-based combat and strategic gameplay of the series. The game, titled Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, was the seventh installment in the series but the first to be released outside of Japan. Players assume the role of a tactician guiding characters through the continent of Elibe, navigating complex battles and royal intrigue. Fire Emblem remains a beloved franchise and is now available to play through a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription.
The first Fire Emblem game in the West is now available on Nintendo Switch Online, while the latest installment, Fire Emblem Engage, received mixed reviews for its lack of story and character-driven focus compared to Three Houses.