Nintendo adds The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom to the official series timeline

Echoes of Wisdom joins Zelda timeline after Tri-Force Heroes.

: Nintendo's new Zelda game, Echoes of Wisdom, is added to the 'Hero is defeated' timeline, following Tri-Force Heroes in release order. The game is unique as it features Zelda as the protagonist and hints at a 'Decline of Hyrule Kingdom.' Echoes of Wisdom released on Switch in September, bringing playful puzzles and bold reinvention. Voice actor Patricia Summersett hopes for Zelda's future roles as protagonist in open-world settings.

The latest addition to the Legend of Zelda timeline, titled Echoes of Wisdom, is officially placed after Tri-Force Heroes and the original Legend of Zelda in the 'Hero is defeated' timeline. This new game from Nintendo retains the characteristic loose structure of the historical timeline, prompting curiosity about the ensuing 'Decline of Hyrule Kingdom.'

Released on the Nintendo Switch in September, Echoes of Wisdom embraces a top-down design and is notable for having Princess Zelda as the playable protagonist. Voice actress Patricia Summersett expressed excitement over this development and suggested the possibility of Zelda leading an open-world installment of the series in the future.

Despite the fascination surrounding game placement within the timeline, producer Eiji Aonuma notes that gameplay has always been prioritized over storyline during development processes. Echoes of Wisdom not only merges playful puzzles and historical iconography but also provides a fresh creative chapter in the expansive Zelda saga.

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