Summary
Thursday, September 26 will be a big day forThe Legend of Zeldafranchise, as that’s the day that not onlyEchoes of Wisdomhits store shelves, but a specialZelda-themed Switch Lite console does as well.The Legend of Zeldahas been one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises for decades, with each new entry consistently earning critical acclaim and selling millions of copies.
Considering how popular the franchise is, it’s really no surprise thatThe Legend of Zeldahas had an incredible presence on the Switch. Nintendo has made an effort to bring classicZeldagames to the Switch Online subscription service, and it has also released multiple newZeldagames on the platform, ranging from remakes of classic titles likeLink’s Awakeningto brand-new, open world epics like launch titleBreath of the Wildand its beloved sequelTears of the Kingdom. The next bigZeldaadventure is coming on September 26, a day that will be particularly exciting for longtime franchise fans.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis the first main seriesZeldagame that will featureZelda as the predominant playable character.Echoes of Wisdomwill see Princess Zelda explore Hyrule, utilizing a unique ability that lets her copy enemies and objects and then use them in battles, puzzle-solving, and exploration. Featuring an art style similar to the gorgeousLink’s Awakeningremake,Echoes of Wisdomhas looked incredible so far. But whileEchoes of Wisdomis the main reason whyZeldafans should circle September 26 on their calendars, it’s not the only reason they should be excited about that day.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition Both Release on September 26
The same day thatEchoes of Wisdomhits store shelves, Nintendo will be releasing a specialZelda-themed Switch Lite console. TheZelda-themed Switch Lite, known as the console’s Hyrule Edition, is gold with the Triforce symbol on the bottom right-hand corner of the device. The rear of the system is adorned with the Hylian Crest, making it a snazzy collector’s item forZeldafans, even if they already have a Switch console handy.
Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition retails for $209.99.
The Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition console also comes with a bonus that sweetens the pot big time forZeldafans. Those that purchase this special Switch console will also get 12 months of the Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, which means access to all kinds of classicZeldagames, including some of the absolute best games the series has produced so far. With aSwitch Online + Expansion Pack membership,Zeldafans can play classics likeA Link to the PastandOcarina of Time, so they should be kept plenty busy, to say the least.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
WHERE TO PLAY
Save Hyrule—this time with the wisdom of Princess Zelda!The people of Hyrule are being stolen away by strange rifts—and with a certain swordsman among the missing, it’s up to Princess Zelda to save her kingdom in the latest adventure in The Legend of Zelda™ series!Team up with the ethereal creature Tri and use the Tri Rod to create “echoes,” which are imitations of things you find in the environment—then recreate those echoes whenever you like to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Use echoes like water blocks to reach new heights, make bridges out of old beds, throw rocks at foes, or find your own combination of echoes to do things your way. You can even make echoes of monsters to fight at your side in combat!
