New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Video Shows More Of Hyrule's Mysterious Rifts

New videos and images have appeared on the Japanese Nintendo website, showing more of the mysterious rifts afflicting Hyrule. The newest game in the beloved franchise is scheduled for release on September 26, 2024. The game's trailer shows strange rifts appearing in the world and spiriting away many of Hyrule's occupants, including Link. Breaking the mold in the long-running series, stars Princess Zelda as the hero tasked with saving her kingdom.

A new video has appeared on the Nintendo Japan website that reveals more of the rifts plaguing the kingdom. This time, viewers see the extent of the rifts' destruction, with accompanying text in Japanese that translates to ""

The video shows a kingdom torn apart by these otherworldly rifts, completely swallowing up large parts of Zelda's home, including the entire castle. In a desperate bid to protect his home and the princess, the king is shown to throw Zelda to safety, out of the path of an oncoming rift. New screenshots have also been added to the website, showing much more of the world than previously revealed, showing new enemies and friends that the princess will make as she searches for a way to save Link and her people — and, it appears, her own father, the king.

Echoes of Wisdom inherits the Zelda series’ 2D legacy, needing to balance tradition with modern gameplay innovations for what Nintendo hopes is a hit.

was announced in June 2024 with a trailer full of whimsy. In contrast to the more realistic worlds and style of the recent games, features an adorable style that's more closely related to the remake on Switch or even the beloved family of games than the entries. The game will also feature more puzzle-centric gameplay, making it seem like an overall lighter entry to the series.

However, it's clear from the new screenshots and video clip that won't shy away from the action and drama. Princess Zelda is shown in one fell swoop to lose her friend, father, and much of her home. Despite the cute style, Zelda's