The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – New 2D adventure release date

Franco Diaz
TLOZ Echoes of Wisdom game cover

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the name of the upcoming new title of the famous franchise, featuring a new protagonist and storyline. Here’s what you need to know about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the new title in the franchise that was announced during the Nintendo Direct in June 2024. Unlike classic Legend of Zelda games, in Echoes of Wisdom, you will play as Princess Zelda to save Link and the people of Hyrule.

Here’s everything you need to know about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom release date

Nintendo confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will be released on September 26, 2024. However, the developers have not yet announced the start of the pre-order period.

Eiji Aonuma, producer of The Legend of Zelda series, disclosed that a Hyrule-themed Nintendo Switch Lite edition will be launched alongside the game.

Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule edition
LoZ: Echoes of Wisdom and the Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition will be available on the same date.

Story & Gameplay

The people of Hyrule are disappearing due to strange rifts that have suddenly appeared, and among the missing is Link.

Playing as Princess Zelda, and with the help of the fairy Tri, you will have to solve this new mystery and use the Tri Rod to create echoes, imitations of things found in the environment.

Princess Zelda in TLOZ Echoes of Wisdom
Use the Tri Rod to create all types of echoes in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

You can create echoes of inanimate objects like boxes, beds, and even water blocks to navigate through the game’s various levels. Additionally, you can create echoes of monsters that will fight for you, eliminating enemies.

Platforms

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is an exclusive game for the Nintendo Switch. This means that players on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC are excluded from being able to play the new Legend of Zelda story.

Trailer

In the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, the devs released the first trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Check out the announcement trailer of the new Legend of Zelda title.

All in all, that’s everything you need to know about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. While you wait for new announcements from the devs, you can take a look at other upcoming titles such as Tales of the Shire, Myth of Wukong, and The First Descendant.