The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Everything you need to know

Jun. 26, 2024



Echoes of Wisdom is Princess Zelda’s first solo adventure, and it’s finally on the Nintendo Switch

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When it comes to thebest Zelda games, Echoes of Wisdom is totally unique. Its reveal at a recentNintendo Directindicated as much, and there’s a ton of information to unpack when it comes to gameplay, story, and beyond. So, to make your life easier now that the new Zelda’s protagonist debut is here, we’ve made a cheat sheet.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom release date

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom release date

Fans can also enjoy a new Hyrule edition of the Nintendo Switch Lite, which released on the same day (exciting, we know)! However, if you haven’t picked up the game yet and need more time before you break out your wallet, you can read ourThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reviewwhile we wait for any deals and sales come the end of the year.

If you are in the UK and US, you can buy The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on the Nintendo eShop. The price is pretty standard for a Nintendo release coming in at  £49.99/$59.99.

If you want physical copies of the game, UK readers can head to Amazon, GAME and Currys. Personally, we recommend picking up a physical copy of the game since it is slightly cheaper! If you are curious about the pricing history of the new Zelda game, you can also check out ourThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom pre-order guideto keep up to date with all the details!

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Watch The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer for yourself down above!

As mentioned above, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is unique sincePrincess Zelda is the playable protagonist this time, not Link. On top of the central character changing from typical Zelda games, Echoes of Wisdom won’t follow the standard gameplay formula that we’ve seen in the past.

Zelda won’t be swinging a sword like Link. Instead, players will experience Zelda’s new powers, such as duplicating and creating items to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Creativity seems to be at the forefront of Echoes of Wisdom, with the game’s trailer emphasizing all the different items and endless solutions that players can create to solve obstacles during Zelda’s journey. So, prepare to make bridges out of tables, multiple box ladders, and more!

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