Nintendo Switch Online: On June 23, Nintendo will be introducing the esteemed Game Boy Advance title Fire Emblem to the Game Boy Advance catalog exclusively for subscribers of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. During the most recent Nintendo Direct in February 2023, Game Boy Advance games were confirmed for the Switch Online Expansion Pack, offering viewers a glimpse of the upcoming titles, including the renowned turn-based tactics game Fire Emblem.
Subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online have access to various benefits such as online multiplayer capabilities, select downloadable content (DLC), and a diverse collection of classic Nintendo games. The recent additions on June 5 expanded the library with four titles, allowing subscribers to enjoy Kirby Tilt ‘n’ Tumble, Harvest Moon, Mystery Towers, and Blaster Master: Enemy Below. Shortly after these additions, Nintendo announced the forthcoming inclusion of a Fire Emblem game to the Game Boy Advance catalog.
On June 23, Nintendo will be enriching the Game Boy Advance catalog within the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack by including the esteemed classic Fire Emblem title, Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. The announcement of its arrival was accompanied by a trailer that offers a glimpse of gameplay footage from the game. Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade introduces players to the compelling narrative centered around three lords: Lyn, Eliwood, and Hector. United by a common purpose, they embark on a quest to unveil the enigma of the Black Fang and prevent the outbreak of a devastating war in the realm of Elibe.
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, although the first game in the series released in North America, is actually the seventh entry in the Fire Emblem franchise. Its popularity in the Western market soared with the release of Fire Emblem: Awakening on the Nintendo 3DS and subsequent titles. Regardless of whether it’s driven by nostalgia or curiosity, gamers will undoubtedly be eager to experience this exceptional Game Boy Advance classic, widely regarded as one of the best Fire Emblem games.
The latest addition to the series, Fire Emblem: Engage, pays homage to numerous characters from the franchise’s classic titles. Players can gather emblem rings imbued with the essence of beloved characters like Marth and Lucina, utilizing their powers to aid them in battle. In line with the tradition of the classic Fire Emblem games, Fire Emblem: Engage places greater emphasis on tactical gameplay rather than the narrative and character relationships prevalent in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
While unfamiliarity with the significance of the classic characters may not significantly impact one’s enjoyment of the latest installment, the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack offers an ideal opportunity for Fire Emblem: Engage enthusiasts to explore the series’ history and gain a deeper understanding of the references made within the game. Players introduced to the franchise through Fire Emblem: Engage will soon establish a more profound connection with these characters, seeing them not merely as fallen soldiers confined within rings but as entities granting power-ups on the battlefield.
Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers will have access to Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade starting on June 23.
