The ESRB rating for Nintendo's upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom reveals a surprising twist: players will control both Zelda and Link! This marks the first time Princess Zelda takes center stage as the protagonist in her own game, launching September 26th, 2024.
Zelda and Link: A Dual Protagonist Adventure
The ESRB listing confirms dual playable characters:
Zelda's gameplay involves dispelling rifts across Hyrule and rescuing Link, utilizing a magic wand to summon creatures like wind-up knights and slime for combat. Link, on the other hand, employs his classic sword and arrows. The game features combat involving fire-based attacks and enemies dissolving into mist upon defeat. The rating is E 10+, free of microtransactions.
While the game's announcement generated immense hype, the extent of Link's playable segments remains a mystery.
Hyrule Edition Switch Lite: A Golden Celebration
To coincide with the game's release, Nintendo is offering a special Hyrule Edition Switch Lite for preorder. This golden console features the Hyrule crest and Triforce symbol, bundled with a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription for $49.99 (Note: the game is not included).
