New trailer for Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom shows off the Still World, swordfighting, and more

For fans who were concerned they wouldn’t be taking part in some good old-fashioned swordfighting in Echoes of Wisdom, your worries are over.

The highly anticipated next entry in the Legend of Zelda franchise, Echoes of Wisdom, dropped a new trailer today with an in-depth look at some major gameplay features. Most notably, it gave us a look at the Still World, Echoes of Wisdom‘s equivalent to the Dark World from previous titles, and Zelda’s Swordfighter Form, which allows her to do combat with a sword and shield.

The Still World is where Link and other inhabitants of Hyrule have been whisked away to, as the rifts open up around the kingdom. Inside, there will be floating islands (similar to those found in Tears of the Kingdom) that were taken from the land. Zelda can traverse these islands while saving the land, and it appears that at least a few dungeons will take place in the Still World.

Zelda can fight with a sword in Echoes of Wisdom

Zelda’s Swordfighter ability allows her to temporarily fight with a sword and shield after picking up the Mysterious Sword. This sword looks similar to Link’s from the trailer, so it’s not unlikely that it’s his sword she’s found. Zelda will transform into her Swordfighter form, dress up like Link, and be able to do traditional combat.

This form does have a time limit though, and you’ll need to pick up energy in the Still World to replenish the ability. Having a sword might be a huge relief for gamers who were worried traditional combat was removed from this entry in the Zelda franchise.

Finally, we got a look at some of the NPCs Zelda will encounter on her journey, including Dampe, an inventor who can provide gadgets for Zelda; Tri, the fairy-like creature that accompanies Zelda through her adventure; and a brief look at a Great Fairy. The Princess of Hyrule will meet with other interesting characters, such as the Gerudo, River and Sea Zora, and Deku Scrubs, all of which can be seen in the latest trailer.

Echoes of Wisdom will be released exclusively for the Switch on September 26, 2024. With Zelda as the main character and tons of unique features like Echoes and the Bind ability, it could shape up to be quite an interesting addition to the Zelda series.