Highlights
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom stars Princess Zelda, not Link, with a new gameplay mechanic using the Tri Rod weapon.
- Zelda can create "echoes" of objects for traversal, combat, and puzzle solving in an art style similar to Link's Awakening.
- Fans can expect a mostly traditional top-down Zelda adventure with side-scrolling sections, releasing on September 26 for the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo has announced The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, which will star the titular Princess Zelda as the main character instead of longtime hero Link. Link has been the main protagonist of basically every Legend of Zelda game to date, though many fans have called on Nintendo to put Zelda in the starring role instead.
There were rumors leading up to its reveal that Tears of the Kingdom would feature a playable Princess Zelda, but those claims turned out to be inaccurate. While Tears of the Kingdom did not feature a playable Zelda, the newly-revealed Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will, and franchise fans will have the chance to play the game later this year.
Releasing September 26 for the Nintendo Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom flips the tried-and-true Zelda series formula on its head. Instead of Link saving Princess Zelda, Zelda finds herself having to save Link by exploring a Hyrule created in an art style identical to the Link's Awakening Switch remake. Unfortunately, Hyrule is being plagued by mysterious rifts that have been opening up and swallowing its residents whole. Zelda finds herself teaming with a fairy companion named Tri to save Hyrule's people and solve the mystery behind the rifts. Tri gives Zelda the powerful new Tri Rod item to help her on her journey.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Trailer
Franchise The Legend of Zelda Platform(s) Switch Released September 26, 2024 Developer(s) Nintendo Publisher(s) Nintendo Genre(s) Adventure ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ Expand
