Princess Zelda Takes the Lead in 'Echoes of Wisdom'

Nintendo’s latest Zelda game, releasing September 26, features Princess Zelda as the protagonist for the first time.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom introduces Princess Zelda as the playable character, a first in the series' history.
Developers chose Zelda over Link due to the game's unique 'echoes' mechanic, which didn't fit Link's traditional sword-and-shield combat style.
The game's narrative involves Zelda leaving her castle to confront rifts threatening Hyrule, swallowing both the king and Link.
Echoes of Wisdom was initially conceived as a dungeon editor, allowing players to create their own Zelda levels.
The game also marks the first Zelda title directed by a woman, Tomomi Sano, and will be available on Nintendo Switch.