The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Release Date, Characters, & Gameplay Details

is the next game in the franchise, and it's set to shake things up in a major way. In place of the typical hero Link, Princess Zelda herself takes the center stage, a similar shift to 's recent approach. Like that title, the core gameplay of the series is also adapted to fit the change in character, although many of 's defining elements will still appear in

This isn't technically Zelda's first outing as the protagonist, but her other starring role was in the infamous Philips CD-i game a non-canonical entry made without Nintendo's involvement. Things look much more promising this time around, with the charming art style of the remake returning for a fluid top-down adventure. After the massive adventure that brought to the table in 2023, should be a nice way to return to Hyrule without the same level of intense commitment.

A new Zelda game has been announced for later this year, and players will control Zelda, who will traverse Hyrule in search of a missing Link.

will release for Nintendo Switch on September 26, 2024, following the early autumn release model that the remake employed. With Nintendo presumably saving many of its major announcements for a Nintendo Switch successor in 2025, this will be one of the biggest releases to fill out the rest of 2024 on the platform, coming in ahead of and

A new Hyrule Edition of the Nintendo Switch Lite will also be available on September 26. Like several of the variants made for previous consoles, the console features a metallic gold coloration and the Hyrule Crest emblazoned on the back. A small Triforce symbol is also tucked underneath the right analog stick. Switch Lites sell at an MSRP of $199.99, losing the hybrid possibilities of the standard Switch in favor of an exclusively handheld proposition.

A version of the Switch OLED was previously released, featuring designs on the dock and detachable joycons.

Although Link isn't claiming the starring role in, he will still appear in the game in a reduced fashion. The story