The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Intelligence has been announced for Nintendo Switch, and this time, players will take on the role of Princess Zelda instead of the Hero of Time, Link.
Launching on September 26, 2024, Echoes of Intelligence introduces new gameplay styles utilizing Zelda’s unique abilities, highlighted by the Tri Rod. This weapon allows Zelda to replicate objects using the Echo ability, enabling her to duplicate monsters to fight alongside her, solve puzzles, and more.
Zelda series lead Eiji Aonuma also promised significant variations between playthroughs, stating that each player’s experience will be different based on the echoes they create. Those particularly excited can purchase a limited edition, gold-colored Nintendo Switch Lite on launch day.
“It’s up to Zelda and her wisdom to save the kingdom of Hyrule in a brand-new story in The Legend of Zelda series,” Nintendo said. “The people of Hyrule are being abducted by strange rifts that have appeared, with a certain swordsman among the missing.”
“Team up with the mysterious fairy, Tri, and use the power of the Tri Rod to create echoes—imitations of objects found in the environment. Then, recreate those echoes whenever you need to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.”
Players can use echoes of water blocks to swim to new heights, or create bridges out of old beds, for example.
By Andrej Kovacevic
Updated on 18th June 2024