When mysterious rifts begin appearing across the land, the citizens of Hyrule need a hero … and with a certain swordsman missing, it’s up to Princess Zelda to save her kingdom.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom game for the Nintendo Switch family of systems launching Sept. 26 stars Zelda herself as she attempts to uncover a mystery that threatens to take over the entire Kingdom of Hyrule. This adventure sends her from one end of the kingdom to another, from the arid desert of the Gerudo tribe to the dense forest homes of the Deku Scrubs.
As rifts threaten to consume the kingdom, even Zelda’s formidable wisdom may not be enough to solve the mystery on its own. With the help of the ethereal creature Tri and the powerful Tri Rod, Zelda gains the power to create echoes – imitations of objects found in the environment. By echoing things from wooden boxes to old beds, Zelda will be able to overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. She can also create echoes to use in her defense when faced with dangerous enemies – and then echo the enemies themselves to fight by her side in later confrontations!
Zelda’s journey will call upon her to traverse the expanse of her kingdom (using waypoints and horseback to travel quickly). Along the way, she will collect accessories and outfits to aid in her mission (such as the ability to increase her swim speed), and the chance to gather ingredients and blend them into smoothies that give you different effects based on their ingredients – such as replenishing health!
Zelda’s wisdom and player creativity are put to the test in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. With Tri’s help, Zelda will utilize new powers to “Bind” and “Reverse Bond” objects – making objects follow Zelda’s movements or allowing Zelda to follow a creature’s movements, respectively – you can uncover hidden paths or find multiple ways to overcome obstacles or solve puzzles. Make a boulder “follow” you to open a hidden area or bind yourself to a flying creature and temporarily take to the skies. It’s up to you!
Mysterious rifts are overtaking Hyrule. What other challenges will Zelda face in this grand adventure to save her kingdom?