Overview

• Nintendo has officially placed The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom in the 'Hero is Defeated' timeline branch of the series.
• The game is set between Tri-Force Heroes and the original Legend of Zelda from 1986, preceding the 'Decline of Hyrule Kingdom' era.
• Echoes of Wisdom's Hyrule map closely resembles that of Link to the Past, reflecting its shared timeline branch.
• This marks the first mainline Zelda game with Princess Zelda as a playable character, adding a new narrative perspective to the series.
• Nintendo continues to separate Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom from the official timeline, leaving their connection to the series ambiguous.