Zelda Echoes of Wisdom: Its Place in Hyrule’s History
Nintendo has officially placed The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom within the series timeline. This charming top-down game falls into the ‘Hero is defeated’ timeline, following Tri-Force Heroes and the original The Legend of Zelda.
A Look at Hyrule’s Timeline
The official timeline connects all Zelda games, notably branching after Ocarina of Time based on the hero’s success or failure. Echoes of Wisdom’s placement precedes a noted “Decline of Hyrule Kingdom,” sparking curiosity about its in-game events.
Interestingly, Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom exist outside this established timeline. Series producer Eiji Aonuma confirmed that gameplay takes priority over story in development, raising questions about the timeline’s significance.
Echoes of Wisdom: A New Chapter
Released on Switch in September, Echoes of Wisdom uniquely features Princess Zelda as the playable protagonist. Zelda’s voice actor expressed her enthusiasm for a future open-world game starring the princess. The game is praised for its inventive puzzles and fresh take on Hyrule’s iconography.