Nintendo will finally let you play as Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

It seemed like it would never happen, but Nintendo has finally made it possible. The Japanese company just announced The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomnext game for Nintendo Switch, and contains a nice new feature: opportunity to play with Princess Zelda.

In a radical change, Nintendo decided to remove Connection from the center of the stage and focus all the lights on Princess Zelda. The promotional trailer for the game explains that the main character must save Hyrule after a good part of the population, including Link, disappeared after cracks appeared in the lands.

To complete her mission, Princess Zelda will have her own “weapon.” Although, unlike Link, it will not be a sword. IN The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomThe main character meets Tree, a mysterious fairy who gives him a kind of magic staff called Trirod.

With this element, Zelda can create copies of any object – which in the game are called Echo– and repeat them as many times as necessary. For example, the Princess can use this ability to create tables, beds, blocks of wood or water and use them to move around scenes and overcome various obstacles. It will also be possible to create Echo Monsters to use as battle comrades.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom arrives in September

Eiji Aonumasaga producer Zelda, explained that Echoes helps harness the wisdom of Princess Zelda. In addition, he assured that the decisions taken in deciding puzzles and by fighting enemies, they will influence the development Echo of Wisdomoffering a different experience for every player.

This new offering aims to bring some fresh air to The Legend of Zelda. While Link is one of the most iconic and beloved characters in the world of video games, the opportunity to give Princess Zelda a more active role in the adventures in Hyrule has been long overdue. “Several decades later, the game Zelda where do you play Zelda,” and several similar comments were read on social media following the announcement.

Of course, those who want to try out this new offering will have to wait a few months. As announced in Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom next time it will be released on Nintendo Switch September 26. A special edition Nintendo Switch Lite inspired by the franchise will be released on the same day. Zeldaunder the heading Hyrule edition.

In addition to the new Princess Zelda-themed adventure, Nintendo took advantage of the event to reveal the first game. gameplay from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, coming to Switch next year. And names like Mario and Luigi: Brotherhood, To roam, Donkey Kong Country returns HD And LEGO HORIZON ADVENTUREamong the others.