Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
This installment of the classic strategy role-playing series Fire Emblem was released for the Nintendo GameCube system in 2005. Fully-voiced cutscenes and 3D maps accompany the return of the brutal battle system where your units are gone for good if they fall in a fight! On the continent of Tellius, two races (the human beorc and the half-human laguz) have built a history of strife, mistrust, and compromise. Now, sinister forces emerge from the shadows to pit the two groups against each other. Follow the protagonist Ike and a colorful cast of characters as this grand drama unfolds around them. Dark days are rising…
for the GameCube, Path of Radiance is celebrated as one of the standout entries in the long‑running Fire Emblem series. It introduced fully 3D maps, voiced cutscenes, and deep tactical gameplay, set on the war‑torn continent of Tellius. Players follow the mercenary Ike and the Greil Mercenaries as they confront national conflict and hidden threats that threaten the fragile peace between races.
The inclusion of Path of Radiance in the Nintendo Classics service marks a significant moment for fans, as the title had previously never seen an official digital re‑release — making physical copies rare and highly sought after by collectors. With the game now part of the Switch 2’s expanding retro library, both longtime fans and new players can experience the tactical depth and story of this classic Fire Emblem adventure.
In addition to the game’s arrival, Nintendo has also added the Path of Radiance soundtrack to the Nintendo Music app, giving subscribers access to dozens of tracks from the original score.
The Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics service continues to grow its catalog of classic titles on the Nintendo Switch 2, with Path of Radiance joining a list of other favorites from the console’s library
