Nintendo Announces The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Nintendo’s June Direct brought some exciting news for fans of The Legend of Zelda series. A new game, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, has been announced and is set to release this year for the Nintendo Switch.

Echoes of Wisdom features an art style that will remind many players of the Link to the Past remake on the Switch. The gameplay also follows in the footsteps of the classic top-down Zelda game.

In this game, Princess Zelda takes on the role of the protagonist. Hyrule is facing a new threat as strange rifts appear and begin to steal people away. It’s up to Zelda to investigate these rifts, rescue her people, and bring peace back to her kingdom. This shift in focus to Zelda as the main character offers a new angle on the story and gameplay.

From what was shown in the trailer, players can expect to explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and face enemies much like in previous Zelda games. However, with Zelda as the protagonist, there will be unique abilities and new mechanics that add depth to the familiar gameplay.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will be available on September 26th for the Nintendo Switch.